Crispy Butterfinger Puppy Chow | Better Than Takeout
Butterfinger Puppy Chow is the crispy, chocolatey, and peanut buttery treat you’ve been craving. After making it dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping it crispy: patting the powdered sugar mixture. It’s better than takeout and perfect for movie nights. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Chicken Spinach and Mushroom and Coleslaw copycat.
Why This Crispy Butterfinger Puppy Chow | Better Than Takeout Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy, not soggy
- Loaded with Butterfinger flavor
- Easy to make, better than takeout
What You'll Need for Crispy Butterfinger Puppy Chow | Better Than Takeout
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Rice Chex cereal
- Butterfinger candy bars
- Chocolate chips
- Peanut butter
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Optional: Sprinkles
- Optional: Chopped peanuts
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Rice Chex cereal: Use the original variety for the best texture.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Food processor — Pulse candy bars for even distribution. Pays for itself vs buying pre-made mixes. → See on Amazon
- Silicone baking mat — Prevents burning and makes cleanup easy. A must-have for baking treats. → See on Amazon
How to Make Crispy Butterfinger Puppy Chow | Better Than Takeout
- Step 1: Measure out 9 cups of Rice Chex cereal and set aside in a large bowl.
- Step 2: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt together 1 cup of chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, and 1/4 cup of butter, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Step 3: Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the Rice Chex cereal and gently stir until evenly coated.
- Step 4: In a separate bowl, crush 1.5 cups of Butterfinger candy bars into small pieces. Fold the crushed Butterfinger into the coated cereal mixture.
- Step 5: Pour 1 cup of powdered sugar into a large zip-top bag. Add the coated cereal mixture, seal the bag, and shake until evenly coated. If needed, pat the mixture with your hands to remove excess powdered sugar.
- Step 6: Spread the coated cereal mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it set for about 30 minutes before serving.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Crispy Butterfinger Puppy Chow | Better Than Takeout
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overmix the cereal with the chocolate-peanut butter mixture. It can cause the cereal to break apart and become soggy.
- : For an extra crunch, add some chopped peanuts or sprinkles before serving.
- : Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Storing & Reheating Crispy Butterfinger Puppy Chow | Better Than Takeout
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Freezing Crispy Butterfinger Puppy Chow | Better Than Takeout
Not recommended for this recipe.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Not necessary. Microwave: Not recommended.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a fun twist, try using other candy bars like Snickers or Reese's cups instead of Butterfinger.
- Best substitution: No substitutions for the Rice Chex cereal are recommended for the best texture.
- Make-ahead: Can be made up to 3 days ahead. See storage notes.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to suit your needs.
- Troubleshooting: If the mixture is too dry, add a bit more peanut butter. If it's too wet, add more powdered sugar.
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Crispy Butterfinger Puppy Chow | Better Than Takeout
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Rice Chex cereal
- Butterfinger candy bars
- Chocolate chips
- Peanut butter
- Powdered sugar
Seasonings
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
Optional Toppings
- Sprinkles
- Chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Step 1: Measure out 9 cups of Rice Chex cereal and set aside in a large bowl.
- Step 2: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt together 1 cup of chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, and 1/4 cup of butter, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Step 3: Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the Rice Chex cereal and gently stir until evenly coated.
- Step 4: In a separate bowl, crush 1.5 cups of Butterfinger candy bars into small pieces. Fold the crushed Butterfinger into the coated cereal mixture.
- Step 5: Pour 1 cup of powdered sugar into a large zip-top bag. Add the coated cereal mixture, seal the bag, and shake until evenly coated. If needed, pat the mixture with your hands to remove excess powdered sugar.
- Step 6: Spread the coated cereal mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it set for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a fun twist, try using other candy bars like Snickers or Reese's cups instead of Butterfinger.
- Best substitution: No substitutions for the Rice Chex cereal are recommended for the best texture.
- Make-ahead: Can be made up to 3 days ahead. See storage notes.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to suit your needs.
- Troubleshooting: If the mixture is too dry, add a bit more peanut butter. If it's too wet, add more powdered sugar.
Storage
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended for this recipe.
- Oven reheat: Not necessary.
- Microwave reheat: Not recommended.
- Make ahead: Can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 380
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbs: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sat. Fat: 7g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Crispy Butterfinger Puppy Chow | Better Than Takeout FAQs
Yes, it can be made up to 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Overmixing the cereal with the chocolate-peanut butter mixture can cause it to become soggy. Be gentle when mixing.
Not recommended for this recipe as it can cause the cereal to become stale and lose its crispy texture.
No, an air fryer is not necessary or recommended for this recipe.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Butterfinger Puppy Chow | Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
