Description
Harvest Puppy Chow is a crunchy, sweet, and cozy fall-inspired snack combining cinnamon, pumpkin spice, white chocolate, and powdered sugar with crispy Chex cereal. Quick and easy to make, it’s perfect for seasonal gatherings, gifting, or comforting homemade treats loved by kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 cups Chex Cereal (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice mix (blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Measure out 6 cups of Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl. Have white chocolate chips, butter, pumpkin spice mix, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract ready for use.
- Melt the Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt together 1 cup white chocolate chips and 1/4 cup butter in short 20-second bursts, stirring in between until smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice mix until fully blended.
- Combine the Chocolate with Cereal: Pour the warm white chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal. Gently fold and toss with a spatula to evenly coat every piece without crushing the cereal’s crunch.
- Add the Powdered Sugar: Transfer the coated cereal into a large resealable plastic bag or a bowl with a lid. Add 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, then shake gently or stir well to cover all the cereal with the sweet, powdery finish.
- Let it Set and Serve: Spread the Harvest Puppy Chow out on parchment paper or a large tray to cool and let the coating firm up. Once cooled, it is ready to snack on or package as a gift.
Notes
- Use a wide bowl to mix for easier coating and to prevent cereal breakage.
- Microwave white chocolate and butter slowly in intervals to avoid burning.
- Allow powdered sugar to fully coat the cereal for the classic Puppy Chow look and taste.
- Store the snack in an airtight container at room temperature to keep it fresh and crunchy for up to one week.
- Adjust pumpkin spice quantity to match your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Harvest Puppy Chow, Fall snack, Pumpkin spice snack, Gluten-free Puppy Chow, White chocolate Puppy Chow, Autumn treats
