Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow
Puppy chow, or muddy buddies, snack mix gets a festive twist with pumpkin spice Hershey kisses, Rice Chex cereal, and Pumpkin Pie Spice. Be warned – this stuff is dangerously good!
I don’t think I know a single person who doesn’t love puppy chow (AKA Muddy Buddies or “trash”, whatever you might call it). And if you happen to be one of those people who doesn’t like it, don’t even tell me. I don’t want to know that I live in a world with people who don’t like this stuff.
Halloween is coming up in a few weeks and I love that it somehow makes it acceptable for me to make treats and sweets all month long. For instance, this pumpkin spice puppy chow…and pumpkin chocolate chip cookies….and pumpkin cinnamon rolls…..and homemade donuts….yeah, I’m definitely gonna get fat if I keep this up.
This is the first year I’ve heard of the Pumpkin Spice Hershey’s kisses, but apparently they have been around for a few years. I found mine at my local grocery store but have done my research and see that there are Walmart stores that sell them, as well as Target. They are only seasonal and they are my new favorite Hershey’s kisses. You must try them!
This is great just the way it is, but would even make for a perfect mix with some peanuts, pretzels, candy corn and/or M&Ms with it. You can really get creative with this.
If you’re serving it at a party or the likes and making it ahead of time, I recommend keeping it at room temperature so the sugar doesn’t get all “funny”. I made it for a baby shower and everyone loved it!
Now I just have to be careful not to eat this all in one sitting the next time I make it. These little devils are addicting! Have a wonderful weekend…
- 1 10 oz bag pumpkin spice Hershey's kisses
- 1 Tbsp shortening
- 8 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice, plus more for sprinkling
- In a gallon size freezer bag, combine the powdered sugar and 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice. Set aside. Pour the chex into a large bowl.
- In a double boiler, melt the pumpkin spice kisses until smooth and creamy. If the mixture seems too thick, you can add the shortening to thin it out a little (I did this).
- Pour the melted kisses over the chex cereal and stir until evenly coated. Add the cereal to the bag with the powdered sugar and shake until all of the rice chex are coated.
- Sprinkle with a little extra pumpkin pie spice before serving.
Recipe source: adapted from whatmegansmaking.com
Not only did you make puppy chow (which is SO darn delicious) you added your very own Fall twist on it?! You are my mind reader and the coolest person in the world right now. I’m coming over and eating this! 😛
Come on over! haha!
What a great pumpkin twist on puppy chow!
Thanks, girl!
How did you manage to make puppy chow even better?! LOVE!
haha thanks! I do like this better than “original” for some reason 🙂
Bring me some!!!!
It has all been consumed 🙁 It was for a baby shower.
Um, how did I not know that Pumpkin Spice Kisses are a thing? Awesome! This sounds so good!
It’s OK – I didn’t know either until this year!
YUM I never would’ve thought to melt those babies! They are so good so I can imagine they taste awesome in this recipe. I bet they would be good in a cookie too. Hmmmm
OK now I want to put them in cookies!
What a cool fall twist on puppy chow! Love it! (: Puppy chow is so yummy.
Thanks, girl!
Would you believe a friend of mine just introduced me to muddy buddies last week when she gave me some, along with the recipe! Needless to say, what’s not to love. Great idea to put this spin on it!
No way! Too funny!
I love these puppy chows with a little twist!
No wonder they are dangerously addictive:)
Oh they most definitely are!
I love puppy chow, love this creative twist. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Okay…so I have never heard of ‘puppy chow’ and was quite certain you had made something to be fed to dogs. I take it I’m off on a tangent! I would like to try this but we don’t have that kind of cereal here! The challenges of being Down Under! xx
I was afraid someone would think it was a treat for dogs! haha!
Perfect Halloween-y and fall treat recipe, Ashley! It’s time to break out those Pumpkin Spice Kisses, isn’t it? Thanks for sharing, girl. Puppy Chow, I don’t think could get much better for those who love all thinks pumpkin and spice!
Of course, I meant to say all “things” pumpkin and spice. Just goes to show what I’m “thinking” about right now…your Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow, LOL!
Oh I knew what you meant, girl! Thanks!!
What a festive idea for puppy chow! Love the hershey kisses and the pumpkin pie spice here Ashley. Happy Friday! 🙂
Thank you, Anne!
I’ve never tried these because we don’t have them over here :(( Looks so good though! I’d be able to eat all of them by myself 😉 Happy weekend! x
Awww what a bummer!!
Puppy chow is something I’ve never made, but I think your pumpkin spice version may turn me to the dark puppy side!
This was my first time making it!
What a fun twist on the puppy chow and so perfect for gatherings and Fall season. I crave for pumpkin spices treat a lot especially this time of the year. Thanks for sharing this simple and fun recipe.
Thanks, AMY!!
I love this fun twist on a favorite of mine!! 😉
Thanks! It was fun to eat, too 🙂
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Don’t you just love those Hershey kisses! And I love puppy chow too!