Description
A fun, no-bake snack mix combining Rice Chex cereal with a rich blend of peanut butter, chocolate, powdered sugar, and crushed Butterfinger candy bars. Sweet, crunchy, and perfect for parties or everyday snacking.
Ingredients
6 cups Rice Chex cereal
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup crushed Butterfinger candy bars (about 3 bars)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Place the Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the peanut butter, unsalted butter, and chocolate chips over low heat.
- Stir continuously until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then add the crushed Butterfinger bars and toss gently to avoid melting.
- Transfer the coated cereal into a large zip-top bag or container, add the powdered sugar, and shake until well coated.
- Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool completely before storing.
Notes
Use certified gluten-free ingredients for a gluten-free version.
Sunflower seed butter can be used as a nut-free alternative.
Try swapping in different candy bars like Reese’s or Heath for a fun twist.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
No reheating required—best enjoyed at room temperature or chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
