Description
Warm chocolate and peanut butter swirl around each Chex square, spiced with pumpkin pie seasoning and showered in powdered sugar, creating an addictive crunch that captures autumn in every bite.
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.