Caramel Apple Puppy Chow – Sweet, Crunchy & Irresistible Recipe
Caramel Apple Puppy Chow is a sweet, crunchy snack mix featuring Rice Chex cereal coated in a luscious blend of melted white chocolate and caramel, infused with apple pie spice and finished with a dusting of sugars and crushed dried apple chips for extra flavor and texture. This treat is perfect for fall gatherings, parties, or any time you crave a deliciously addictive snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel bits
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Coating and Toppings
- 1 Tbsp apple pie spice
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dried apple chips, crushed
Instructions
- Prepare the cereal base: Add 9 cups of Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl to create the base for the puppy chow.
- Melt chocolate and caramel: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup white chocolate chips and 1 cup caramel bits together. Stir occasionally until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add flavorings: Stir 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt into the melted chocolate and caramel mixture for enhanced flavor depth.
- Coat the cereal: Pour the melted mixture over the Rice Chex cereal and gently stir to ensure each piece is evenly coated.
- Prepare the sugar spice mix: In a separate small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon apple pie spice, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
- Sprinkle and toss: Evenly sprinkle the sugar-spice mixture over the coated cereal and toss gently until the entire batch is well covered.
- Add dried apple chips: Fold in 1/2 cup crushed dried apple chips to add crunch and a chewy texture.
- Cool down: Spread the mixture evenly on parchment paper and allow it to cool completely, setting the coating before serving.
Notes
- To crush the dried apple chips, place them in a sealed bag and gently crush with a rolling pin or use your hands.
- Store puppy chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- If you prefer a less sweet version, reduce the powdered and granulated sugar amounts slightly.
- For extra flavor, toss in chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger batches.
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