Pumpkin Spice Buddies
These delightful autumn treats combine pumpkin spice with cereal, nuts, and dried fruits, perfect for snacking and sharing.
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Spice Buddies
- 1 box 1 box (13.5 oz) Cinnamon Chex® Cereal
- 1.5 cups 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips Ensure to melt slowly to avoid burning.
- 1 cup 1 cup dried unsweetened cranberries
- 1 cup 1 cup roasted and salted pumpkin seeds Can be swapped with other nuts.
- 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 0.5 cup 1/2 cup powdered sugar (divided) For coating the mixture.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the Cinnamon Chex Cereal, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds. Set this mixture aside.
- Using a double boiler or microwave, carefully melt the white chocolate until it is smooth. Stir in the pumpkin pie spice until well blended.
- Pour the melted white chocolate over the Chex cereal mixture. Gently fold the chocolate into the cereal, ensuring that all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Divide the powdered sugar between two large bags. Add half of the cereal mixture to each bag. Shake the bags until the powdered sugar covers the cereal evenly.
- Spread the Pumpkin Spice Buddies on a baking sheet to dry. Once they have set, store them in an airtight container.
Notes
Pumpkin Spice Buddies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. Customize by adding different nuts or dried fruits.