Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow Recipe
Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow is a festive and sweet snack mix combining crunchy Cinnamon Chex cereal coated in a spiced white chocolate mixture, dusted with cinnamon and confectioners’ sugar, and studded with mellowcreme pumpkin candies. Perfect for autumn gatherings and holiday treats, this no-bake dessert brings seasonal flavors with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (melting and coating)
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cereal Base
- 13.5 oz box (about 7-8 cups) Cinnamon Chex cereal, or Rice Chex
Candy Coating & Spices
- 12 ounces orange candy melts or pure white chocolate
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar
Mix-Ins
- 1-2 cups mellowcreme pumpkins (candy pumpkins)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cereal: Pour the Cinnamon Chex cereal into a large bowl and set aside to get ready for coating.
- Melt Candy Coating and Mix Spices: Microwave the orange candy melts or white chocolate in 20 second increments, stirring after each until fully melted and smooth. Stir in 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice until well combined to create a spiced coating mixture.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the melted spiced candy mixture over the cereal. Gently toss to evenly coat each cereal square, being careful as the cereal squares are fragile and can break easily.
- Dust with Cinnamon Sugar: In a large zip-top bag, combine confectioners’ sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Add the coated cereal to the bag and shake until every piece is well coated with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Pour the coated cereal back into a large bowl and discard any excess sugar.
- Add Mellowcreme Pumpkins: Gently toss in 1 to 2 cups of mellowcreme pumpkin candies according to your preference to add extra sweetness and festive flair.
- Store: Cover the bowl and store the pumpkin spice puppy chow at room temperature. It keeps well for up to 2 weeks, making it a convenient make-ahead snack.
Notes
- Use orange candy melts for a festive color, or opt for pure white chocolate for a smoother flavor.
- Be gentle when tossing the cereal to avoid breaking the squares too much.
- Mellowcreme pumpkins are seasonal candies best found around fall; substitute with candy corn or other mellowcreme candies if desired.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
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