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Fall Muddy Buddies

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  • Author: Paul Moreau
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 mins
  • Total Time: 11 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Desserts

Description

Chex cereal ribbons get smothered in warm spiced chocolate-peanut butter, then showered with pumpkin sugar, candy corn, and pecans. Each bite is crunchy, sweet, and bursting with cozy fall aromas.


Ingredients

  • 3 cup Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup candy corn
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans


Instructions

  1. In a large bowl whisk together powdered sugar and pumpkin pie spice.
  2. In a microwave safe bowl combine chocolate chips peanut butter and butter and microwave in 30 second intervals stirring until smooth.
  3. Stir in vanilla ground cinnamon and salt until evenly mixed.
  4. Pour Rice Chex cereal into the melted mixture and gently fold until all pieces are coated.
  5. Transfer coated cereal to the sugar spice mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
  6. Spread the mixture on a parchment lined baking sheet and sprinkle candy corn and chopped pecans on top.
  7. Let cool for 10 minutes to allow chocolate to set and sugar to adhere.
  8. Break into clusters and serve or store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Substitute almond butter for peanut butter for a nutty variation.
  • Increase pumpkin pie spice for a stronger fall flavor.
  • Perfect for holiday parties or cozy movie nights.