Harvest Puppy Chow
A delightful snack that combines the classic flavors of chocolate, peanut butter, and candy corn for a fun fall treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1/2 cup nuts or candies (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Workspace: Set up a large mixing bowl and cover your countertop with parchment paper.
- Melt the Chocolate and Peanut Butter: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Add Vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Cereal with the Mixture: In a large bowl, pour in Rice Chex and drizzle the melted mixture over it, gently folding it in.
- Powdered Sugar Coating: Sprinkle powdered sugar over the mixture and toss until coated.
- Add Candy Corn and Nuts: Fold in candy corn and any optional nuts or candies.
- Let it Set: Spread the mix onto parchment paper in a single layer and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Serve It Up: Break into pieces and serve in a bowl or bag.
Notes
Feel free to customize your mix with different cereals, nuts, or seasonal candies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: puppy chow, snack, harvest, fall treat, chocolate, peanut butter