15-Minute Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Mix
This sweet and crunchy snack mix combines chocolate-coated Chex cereal with powdered sugar, peanuts, and chopped Butterfinger candy bars. The chocolate-peanut butter coating creates an irresistible treat that's perfect for parties, movie nights, or holiday gatherings. The combination of textures from the crispy cereal, crunchy peanuts, and chewy candy pieces makes this mix addictively delicious and easy to prepare in just minutes using the microwave.
Ingredients
- 8 cups Chocolate Chex cerealregular Chex cereal1:1
Will change chocolate flavor profile
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup cocktail peanutsroasted peanuts or mixed nuts1:1
Slightly different salt level
- 5 Butterfinger candy bars (1.9 oz each), coarsely choppedother chocolate peanut butter candy bars1:1
Use similar sized candy bars
Instructions
- 1
Measure cereal into large bowl and set aside
- 2
Microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in microwavable bowl on High for 1 minute, then stir
- 3
Continue microwaving about 30 seconds longer until mixture can be stirred smooth
- 4
Pour chocolate mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated
- 5
Transfer coated cereal into 2-gallon resealable plastic bag
- 6
Add powdered sugar to bag, seal and shake until well coated
- 7
Spread mixture on waxed paper to cool
- 8
Stir in peanuts and chopped candy bars
- 9
Store in airtight container
Tips
Use a 2-gallon bag to ensure you have enough room to shake the cereal mixture thoroughly with the powdered sugar for even coating.
Let the chocolate mixture cool slightly before pouring over cereal to prevent melting the cereal coating too much.
Break up any large clumps while the mixture is still warm for the best texture distribution.
Good to Know
Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week
Can be made up to 3 days ahead for best texture
Serve at room temperature in bowls or individual bags
Common Mistakes
Don't overheat chocolate mixture to avoid burning
Shake bag thoroughly to avoid uneven powdered sugar coating
Substitutions
Use similar sized candy bars
Slightly different salt level
Will change chocolate flavor profile
FAQ
Can I use different candy bars?
Yes, any chocolate peanut butter candy bars work well. Adjust quantities based on bar size to maintain the right candy-to-cereal ratio.
How long does this keep?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. The texture stays best for the first few days.
Can I make this without a microwave?
Yes, melt the chocolate mixture in a double boiler or saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth.