Description
Delightful pumpkin spice puppy chow blends autumn’s warmest flavors into a crunchy snack that delights sweet tooths everywhere. Chex cereal coated with pumpkin spice and powdered sugar creates an irresistible treat you’ll want to share with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 9 cups corn chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Flavor Components:
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Candy Addition:
- 1 cup Reeses pieces candy
Instructions
- Melt white chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture becomes silky and uniform.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree and vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture, whisking until thoroughly blended and smooth.
- Transfer chex cereal to a spacious mixing bowl, then gently pour the warm pumpkin-chocolate mixture over the cereal. Carefully fold to ensure complete and even coating.
- Prepare two large resealable plastic bags by filling each with powdered sugar.
- Distribute the chocolate-covered cereal equally between the sugar-filled bags. Seal tightly and vigorously shake to completely enrobe each piece with powdered sugar.
- Arrange the sugar-coated cereal in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Allow to rest and solidify at room temperature for approximately 60 minutes.
- Once set, gently fold in Reese’s pieces to add a delightful crunch and extra flavor dimension. Serve and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Customize Texture by adjusting the amount of white chocolate and peanut butter for a crunchier or creamier coating.
- Use gluten-free Chex cereal to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Swap Reese’s Pieces with dairy-free chocolate chips for a vegan-friendly version of the puppy chow.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week to maintain maximum crispiness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg