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Harvest Puppy Chow

Harvest puppy chow is a fall snack made by coating Rice Chex in a smooth chocolate, peanut butter, and butter mixture, then shaking it with powdered sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Candy corn and fall-colored M&M's add a festive sweet-and-crunchy finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
cooling 20 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 405
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 9 cup Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • 1 cup M&M's fall-colored

Equipment

  • 1 large rimmed baking sheet
  • 1 microwave

Method
 

  1. Add the Rice Chex cereal to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Combine the semisweet chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
  4. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently fold until the pieces are evenly coated.
  7. Shake the powdered sugar and pumpkin pie spice together in a large resealable bag.
  8. Add the coated cereal to the bag, seal, and shake until evenly covered.
  9. Spread the puppy chow on the prepared baking sheet and let it cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  10. Gently fold in the candy corn and fall-colored M&M's.

Notes

For an even coating, fold the chocolate mixture gently over the cereal before shaking it with the sugar mixture. Store airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week; refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months. For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free chocolate chips and vegan butter.