Easy Butterfinger Puppy Chow (Print version)
A crunchy no-bake snack mix with Chex cereal, chocolate peanut butter coating, powdered sugar, and crushed Butterfinger candy.
# Ingredients:
For the puppy chow
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7 cups (210 g) Rice Chex cereal
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1 1/2 cups (about 180 g) chopped Butterfinger candy bars, divided
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1 cup (170 g) semisweet chocolate chips
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3/4 cup (190 g) creamy peanut butter
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2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 1/2 cups (180 g) powdered sugar
# Instructions:
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Add the Chex cereal to a very large mixing bowl. Stir in 3/4 cup of the chopped Butterfinger pieces and reserve the rest for finishing.
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Combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring after each, until smooth and glossy.
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Stir the vanilla and kosher salt into the warm chocolate mixture. It should be pourable and smooth.
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Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal. Fold gently with a flexible spatula until the cereal is evenly coated without crushing the pieces.
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Add the powdered sugar to a large zip-top bag. Add the coated cereal, seal tightly, and shake until all pieces are coated.
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Spread the puppy chow on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 25-30 minutes, until set. Fold in the remaining chopped Butterfinger pieces before serving or storing.
# Good to know:
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Let the mix cool completely before storing so the cereal stays crisp.
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Store airtight at cool room temperature for up to 5 days.
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This is a sweet snack mix, not food for pets.