Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with this Caramel Apple Puppy Chow recipe. A sweet and crunchy snack that combines the classic flavors of caramel apples with a hint of spice, perfect for satisfying your autumn cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Chex Cereal:
- 9 cups
White Chocolate Chips and Caramel Bits Mixture:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel bits
Apple Pie Spice, Powdered Sugar, Granulated Sugar Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon apple pie spice
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Dried Apple Chips:
- 1/2 cup, crushed
Vanilla Extract:
- 1 teaspoon
Salt:
- Pinch
Instructions
- Prepare the Cereal: Measure out 9 cups of Rice Chex cereal into a large bowl.
- Melt Chocolate and Caramel: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and caramel bits. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Flavor the Mixture: Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt into the melted chocolate and caramel mixture.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the melted mixture over the Rice Chex cereal, gently stirring to coat the cereal evenly.
- Prepare the Coating: In a separate bowl, combine apple pie spice, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar.
- Coat the Cereal Again: Pour the sugar mixture over the coated cereal, mixing thoroughly.
- Add the Final Touch: Mix in the crushed apple chips gently to distribute them throughout the cereal.
- Cool and Store: Spread the Puppy Chow on parchment-lined baking sheets to cool. Once cooled, transfer to an airtight container for storage.
Set aside.
Notes
- This Puppy Chow makes a great snack for parties or cozy nights in.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness or spice level to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing, Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Caramel Apple Puppy Chow, Fall Snack Recipe, Sweet Treat, Apple Spice Snack, Puppy Chow Recipe
