Description
A delightful twist on the classic puppy chow, this treat features a crunchy cereal base enveloped in a rich chocolate-peanut butter coating and generously studded with chopped Butterfinger candy. Perfect for parties or an indulgent snack, each bite brings a satisfying mix of creamy, crunchy, and chocolatey goodness.
Ingredients
For the Coating:
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Mix:
• 9 cups Rice Chex (or your favorite crisp cereal)
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup Butterfinger candy bars, roughly chopped
Instructions
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Melt the Coating:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted (about 1 minute total).
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Coat the Cereal:
- Place the Rice Chex in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the melted mixture over the cereal and gently stir until every piece is evenly coated.
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Dust with Powdered Sugar:
- Transfer the coated cereal to a large resealable plastic bag.
- Add the powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake vigorously until all pieces are lightly dusted with sugar.
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Add the Butterfinger:
- Once coated, transfer the cereal to a serving bowl and gently fold in the chopped Butterfinger pieces, keeping some larger chunks for extra crunch.
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Serve & Store:
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
For an extra indulgent twist, add more Butterfinger pieces or even drizzle a little extra melted chocolate on top before serving.
• Use your favorite type of crisp cereal for a slight variation in texture.
• Make sure the melted coating is smooth to ensure even coverage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: ~200 kcal
- Sugar: ~25 g
- Sodium: ~100 mg
- Fat: ~10 g
- Saturated Fat: ~4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~6 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~28 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Protein: ~3 g
- Cholesterol: ~5 mg