Fall Harvest Puppy Chow Recipe
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this delicious Fall Harvest Puppy Chow recipe. Perfect for snacking or sharing at autumn gatherings, this treat combines the sweetness of chocolate and candy corn with the crunch of pretzels for a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Melting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Puppy Chow:
- 8 cups Chex Mix cereal
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
For Mix-Ins:
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1 cup mini pretzels
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Coat Cereal: Place Chex Mix cereal in a large mixing bowl. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal, stirring gently to coat evenly.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Sprinkle powdered sugar over the chocolate-coated cereal and toss until well-coated.
- Include Mix-Ins: Gently fold in candy corn and mini pretzels to the coated cereal mixture.
- Serve: Enjoy your Fall Harvest Puppy Chow or store in an airtight container for later.
Notes
- Let the puppy chow cool completely before adding mix-ins to prevent melting.
- For best results, store in airtight containers to maintain crunchiness.
- This puppy chow can be made ahead of time and often tastes even better the next day.
- Consider doubling the batch as it tends to disappear quickly!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 320 kcal
- Sugar: About 20g
- Sodium: Around 250mg
- Fat: Approximately 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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