Description
Caramel Apple Puppy Chow is a delightful sweet snack mix combining crunchy Rice Chex cereal with melted white chocolate and caramel, infused with warm apple pie spices and finished with crushed dried apple chips for a perfect fall-inspired treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 tablespoon apple pie spice
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dried apple chips, crushed
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel bits
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cereal: Pour 9 cups of Rice Chex into a large mixing bowl and set aside to be coated later.
- Melt the Chocolate and Caramel: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup white chocolate chips and 1 cup caramel bits. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth without any lumps.
- Add Flavoring: Stir 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt into the melted chocolate and caramel mixture to enhance the flavor.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the warm caramel mixture over the Chex cereal and gently stir to ensure each piece is evenly coated without breaking the cereal.
- Mix Sugar and Spice: In a separate small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon apple pie spice, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. This dry mixture will add flavor and sweetness to the snack.
- Combine Sugar Mixture with Cereal: Sprinkle the sugar and spice blend over the coated cereal, then toss thoroughly to cover all pieces completely with the mixture.
- Add Dried Apples: Fold in 1/2 cup crushed dried apple chips carefully to distribute evenly throughout the mix, adding tangy crunch.
- Cool and Set: Spread the coated mixture evenly on parchment paper and allow to cool completely, letting the coating harden for easy serving and optimal texture.
Notes
- Use parchment paper when cooling to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Ensure the caramel and chocolate mixture is smooth before coating to avoid clumps on the cereal.
- Store the finished puppy chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For a stronger apple flavor, substitute dried apple chips with small diced dried apples.
- If you prefer a less sweet snack, reduce the granulated sugar to 2 tablespoons.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Caramel Apple Puppy Chow, Chex Mix Snack, Apple Pie Spice Snack, Sweet Snack Mix, White Chocolate Caramel Snack
