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Butterfinger Puppy Chow

A sweet and crunchy snack mix made with Chex cereal, chocolate, peanut butter, and Butterfinger candy bars.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cereal Base
  • 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
Chocolate Mixture
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
Candy Coating
  • 1 cup Butterfinger candy bars chopped
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

Prepare the Chocolate Mixture
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and melted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
  2. Once melted and combined, pour the chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl.
Coat the Cereal
  1. Gently stir the cereal until all pieces are evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
  2. Add the chopped Butterfinger candy bars and stir to combine.
Add Powdered Sugar
  1. Transfer the coated cereal mixture to a large resealable plastic bag. Add the powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake until the cereal is well coated.
  2. Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool.
Serve
  1. Once cooled, serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 25g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of salt to the chocolate mixture or mix in other candies or nuts.

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