Peanut butter and white chocolate, tossed in pumpkin spice and powdered sugar — these Pumpkin Spice Muddy Buddies are an easy fall treat you’ll make again and again.
Muddy Buddies are one of my go-to snacks because they’re quick to make and endlessly adaptable. These Pumpkin Spice Muddy Buddies are a new favorite — crunchy Chex coated in a creamy white chocolate–peanut butter mixture with warm pumpkin pie spice and a dusting of powdered sugar. If you love pumpkin spice, these are irresistible.
They disappear fast — I barely had any left to photograph! If you enjoy pumpkin recipes, try more pumpkin spice ideas after the recipe below.
Pumpkin Spice Recipes:
- Pumpkin Spice Dump Cake
- Pumpkin Spice Muffins
- Pumpkin Spice French Toast
- Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies Treats
- Pumpkin Spice Popcorn
How to make Pumpkin Spice Muddy Buddies
- Measure 8 cups of Chex cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl combine 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips and 1/2 cup peanut butter.
- Microwave in 15–20 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and melted.
- Stir 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice into the melted mixture.
- Pour the chocolate–peanut butter over the cereal and gently fold until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Immediately add 2 cups powdered sugar and toss or shake until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture on wax paper on a baking sheet to let it set and dry for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in 1/2 cup pumpkin candies if desired, then serve and enjoy.
Try these Muddy Buddies next
S’mores Muddy Buddies — loaded with chocolate, Golden Grahams, and mini marshmallows.
White Chocolate Peppermint Muddy Buddies — coated in white chocolate and peppermint for the holidays.
Andes Muddy Buddies — crushed Andes candy mixed into the muddy buddies for extra chocolate-mint flavor.
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Pumpkin Spice Muddy Buddies
Ingredients
- 8 cups Chex cereal
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup pumpkin candies (optional)
Instructions
- Add the Chex cereal to a large bowl and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave in 15–20 second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Stir pumpkin pie spice into the melted mixture, then pour over the cereal and mix until evenly coated.
- Immediately add powdered sugar and mix until the cereal is well coated. Spread the mixture on wax paper to dry for about 10 minutes.
- Add pumpkin candies if using, then serve.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 114 g |
Protein: 12 g |
Fat: 20 g |
Sugar: 66 g
