When it comes to bringing something fun, festive and sweet to a party in the fall, I almost always default to cookies. But cookies – no matter how ridiculously delicious they may be – never get the same reaction that puppy chow gets.
Just the name alone elicits a reaction. Puppy chow. Those who haven’t heard of puppy chow scoff at the name. Those who have heard of puppy chow start drooling.
For those of you who may be unfamiliar with puppy chow, I’m so sorry you’ve been missing out on one of life’s little treasures. But it’s not too late!
I revamped traditional puppy chow (made with chocolate and peanut butter) and created a fun fall version with pumpkin pie spice and Biscoff.
Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 9 cups 1x
- Category: dessert, recipes
- Cuisine: dessert
Description
A festive fall take on traditional puppy chow, this recipe for pumpkin spice puppy chow is easy to make and the perfect crowd-pleasing treat for any autumn get-together!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 12-ounce package white baking chips
- 1/2 cup (heaping!) Biscoff spread (creamy or crunchy will work)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 9 cups rice Chex cereal
Instructions
- Place powdered sugar in a large sealable plastic bag. Set aside.
- Combine white baking chips and Biscoff spread in a microwavable safe bowl and microwave on high for one minute. Stir. Microwave for an additional 30 seconds and stir.
- Stir pumpkin pie spice into Biscoff mixture. Fold in Chex cereal and toss to coat.
- Pour Chex into plastic bag and shake to coat the cereal in powdered sugar.
- Remove coated cereal from bag and serve. Enjoy!
I think this puppy chow would also taste delicious with candy corn, orange and yellow Reese’s Pieces candies or pumpkin pie spiced pecans stirred into the mix.
And here’s a fun video for ya so you can see just how easy it is to whip up a batch of this delicious pumpkin spice puppy chow anytime you’re in the mood for a festive fall treat!
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sounds good!!
I’ve never had puppy chow but it looks and sounds delicious and now I really want to try it! Thanks!
I made puppy chow for the first time last year and I was obsessed with it! I can only imagine how amazing it tastes with pumpkin spice. Totally making this 🙂
YES!!! YES!!! YES!!! You may be genius!! 😉
Sounds super tasty, though I’ve never heard of puppy chow. But your blog is the only place I’ve ever heard of animal foods referred to as “chow.” (I’m thinking about one time you referred to cat food as cat chow when talking about tunafish). Anyway, this seems like a delightful treat, I’ll have to try it soon.
Haha! My friend Michaela always called the tuna salad sandwich I’d bring for lunch in high school “kitty chow.” Not exactly the most appetizing word. 🙂
Ohhhhh man….. you just hit a whole new level on this one.. NEED this now
That looks scrumptious!!!!!!!!
Love puppy chow! Your version looks awesome!
These look delicious!! I’ve definitely had a version of these before, but I’ve never called them puppy chow, I’ve always called the Muddy Buddies. I think it’s the same thing.
I’m from outside of Philadelphia and we call them muddy buddies! I live in Pittsburgh now and they call them white trash. I think I prefer muddy buddies 🙂
I learned about this stuff while visiting relatives in WI and they call it Muddy Buddies too! And Chex actually sells it’s own bag of the stuff calling it Muddy Buddies!
We call it Muddy Buddies in CA as well 🙂 I love regional language changes! Hahaha
I live in Wisconsin and have always called it puppy chow! I might have to try this variation. I have had lemon puppy chow and personally I didn’t like it but this should be much better!
Muddy buddies from Oregon! Absolutely love muddy buddies.
I adore puppy chow – it’s amazing how many layers of sugar you can incorporate into one treat! 😉
This looks so good, Julie!! I’m going to Helen, GA this weekend for Oktoberfest with a large group of friends and I’ll definitely have to make this for everyone to enjoy with some pumpkin beer. Love the fall spin on such a delicious treat!
I made almost the same thing a few months ago, minus the pumpkin pie spice. Gotta try it again with that addition!
this just made my day! i love puppy chow.. and now pumpkin flavor… i’m in!
we were raving about the puppy chow that someone brought on a retreat i went to this weekend – can’t wait to make this pumpkin version for a football tailgate this weekend! always a big hit
I amde something similar to this at a work party last month, only it was Chex, Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses and Powdered sugar. Easy peasy. Might need to try this version, though.
Oooohhhh. Pumpkin Spice Kisses would make it so pumpkin-y!
I wonder if you could mix some actual pumpkin in there, too, or if would mess up the consistency. It would either be a delicious treat or a delightful-tasting mess. I may have to try.
Too bad Biscoff has wheat flour… not gluten-free!
I was JUST about to comment and ask if there was an alternative to Biscoff because I’m GF too.
I guess regular Muddy Buddies it is! 🙂
Sounds delish! I’ve been on pumpkin overload lately!
One of my co-workers brought in that biscoff spread for us to try. It’s seriously amazing stuff and I can’t find it in any of the stores! Would you believe I’ve never made puppy chow before? But if I ever do, I think the biscoff idea is amazing.
I love using white chocolate instead of regular – cake batter puppy chow is my new favorite, but this one looks like it could give it a run for its money!
Mmm – looks so good! I’m having a baby shower at the end of the month.. this would be great to make!
This sounds awesome! Perfect for a fall party!
“… scoff at the name.” Pun intended?
Biscoff and pumpkin pie spice in one recipe? Definitely making this for my mini road trip this weekend. Sounds like a perfect snack for the car (minus the mess it’ll probably make on my hands haha).
Biscoff is one of my favorite things ever…I must make this today!!! 🙂
This looks great! I make something similiar with white chocolate, m&m’s, cereal, and pretzels. We call in “White Trash”, I’m classy like that 🙂 Kinda like honey boo boo
These look so good! Funny you posted this yummy recipe today….I posted a sweet/salty treat on my site today! I’m sure my kids will love this! Thanks for the idea!
Haha I knew I’d like this post just from the title! And I’ve never seen pumpkin spice puppy chow, very creative!
I almost didn’t even read this post because I love puppy chow SOO much!! And pumpkin is a favorite too so I just didn’t trust myself at first. If I ever do make this, it will have to be for a party just so I don’t eat it all myself!!
Thanks for sharing! =)
I just made a version of this using pumpkin spice Hershey’s kisses for an office party. Everybody loved it :). This one sounds delicious as well!
This looks delicious! I’m definitely going to try it with candy corn!
What a great idea! I’ll have to make this!
Oh…my goodness. I have to make this and then have people over so I don’t eat it all myself!
Oh my gosh. I am making these ASAP they look soo good!! I have never called them puppy chow though. Growing up, everyone I knew called them “muddy buddies”!
This looks way better than regular puppy chow 🙂 I can only make the stuff when I’m going to a party or have a group to share it with because I will eat it all!
Ohhh boy, the traditional puppy chow is already dangerous enough around me, and I have a feeling this could possibly get me into even more trouble! Needless to say, I’m totally trying this out! 😉 Yum!
OMG- how fun! I’m dying to make this for Thanksgiving. Plus, I love how it just has a hint of the pumpkin pie flavor. Very seasonal but not too pumpkin-y, especially because I’m not a huge fan. Thanks : ).
Oh my goodness, this looks GOOD!!! I love puppy chow and a Fall version is even better.
What a great twist on a classic! I’m definitely storing this one away for the holiday season.
That. Sounds. Heavenly! Thanks for the recipe!
wow! that is amazing and so creative! dying to try it!
Wow, I am so making this! Puppy chow rocks!
What is Biskoff spread??? Never heard of it!
I love puppy chow more than almost anything and this looks absolutely amazing!!! I will definitely have to make it soon.
Thanks for sharing!
Puppy chow is yummy! Can’t wait to try this version.
OMG this sounds amazing!!
Woah, my mind has been blown thinking about making pumpkin spice puppy chow. The regular stuff is addicting, I can only wonder what the fall version tastes like!
I’ll definitely be making a batch of this for tailgating this weekend! Can’t wait!
I’ve never actually had puppy chow, but omigosh I can’t believe what I’ve been missing out on! This sounds ridiculously good!
My niece does too! I was so excited to read this. I feel bad that she misses out on so many good things with PB in them. I never thought of Biscoff spread! That’s genius! I can’t wait to tell my sis-in-law.
This was supposed to reply to Katie’s comment below…lol
My daughter has a peanut allergy so I am really excited to try this. So many yummy recipes that I can’t make because of her allergy. Thanks!
We call these muddy buddies in our house! Your pumpkin version looks fantastic.
I’ve heard rumors of this, but never actually tasted it before… This looks kinda awesome (and pumpkin pie spice?!).