Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow Snack Mix Recipe
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 9 cups Rice Chex or Corn Chex cereal
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup salted butter, cubed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- Optional: 1/2 cup orange melting wafers for extra color
Instructions
- Measure out 9 cups of cereal into a very large mixing bowl. Make sure the bowl is big enough to allow for tossing without the cereal spilling over the sides.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is completely smooth and melted. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate, as it can seize.
- Once the chocolate is melted, stir in the pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract. The mixture should smell incredibly fragrant. If you want a deeper orange color, you can add a drop of food coloring or include melted orange wafers during this step.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal in the large bowl. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the mixture until every piece of cereal is evenly coated. Work carefully so you do not crush the cereal pieces.
- Place the powdered sugar into a large gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Add the coated cereal to the bag, seal it tightly, and shake vigorously until all the pieces are well-coated with sugar. You can also do this in a large lidded container.
- Spread the snack mix out onto a sheet of parchment paper or a baking sheet in a single layer. Let it sit for about 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature until the chocolate has completely hardened before serving.