Pumpkin spice puppy chow is the fall snack mix that vanishes from the bowl. Rice cereal is coated in melted white chocolate, butter and pumpkin pie spice, shaken in powdered sugar and tossed with candy corn and pecans. Fifteen minutes, no oven, and it packs beautifully in jars for Thanksgiving guests.
Why You’ll Love It
- 15 minutes, no oven.
- Fall flavor in every bite.
- Pretty in jars for gifts.
What You Need
- 8 cups rice square cereal
- 12 oz white chocolate chips
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow
- Measure the cereal into a very large bowl.
- Melt the white chocolate and butter in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Stir in the pumpkin pie spice and vanilla.
- Pour over the cereal and fold gently until coated.
- Shake in a large zip-top bag with the powdered sugar until white.
- Spread on parchment 10 minutes to cool, then toss with the candy corn and pecans.
Tips
- Fold gently so the cereal does not break.
- Cool before adding candy corn or it softens.
- Add 1/4 cup pumpkin puree powder for deeper flavor if you have it.
Serving and Storing
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use corn cereal?
Yes, corn or rice squares both work.
Can I skip the candy corn?
Yes, add mini chocolate chips or pretzels instead.
How do I keep it crisp?
Cool fully before sealing the container.
Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow
Crispy cereal coated in white chocolate and pumpkin pie spice, shaken in powdered sugar and tossed with candy corn. The fall version of puppy chow, ready in 15 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 8 cups rice square cereal
- 12 oz white chocolate chips
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
Instructions
- Measure the cereal into a very large bowl.
- Melt the white chocolate and butter in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Stir in the pumpkin pie spice and vanilla.
- Pour over the cereal and fold gently until coated.
- Shake in a large zip-top bag with the powdered sugar until white.
- Spread on parchment 10 minutes to cool, then toss with the candy corn and pecans.
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