Description
A crunchy mix of chocolate-coated Chex, creamy peanut butter, and warm pumpkin spice dusted in powdered sugar. Each handful offers a sweet, spiced crunch that’s irresistible at fall gatherings or cozy nights by the fire.
Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex cereal
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Place Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl or heavy-duty resealable plastic bag.
- In a microwave-safe bowl combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter; microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir, then heat in 15-second intervals until smooth.
- Stir vanilla extract and pumpkin pie spice into the melted chocolate mixture.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Transfer coated cereal into a large resealable plastic bag, add powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake until cereal is fully coated.
- Spread the coated cereal in a single layer on a baking sheet to set for 5 minutes.
- Let cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- You can substitute almond or cashew butter for peanut butter.
- Add a pinch of ground cinnamon for extra warmth.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For a gluten-free version, choose gluten-free Chex cereal.