Caramel Apple Puppy Chow 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, enhanced with warming apple pie spice and crushed dried apple chips for a delightful autumn-inspired treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 Tbsp 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 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cereal: Place 9 cups of Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl, ensuring the bowl is big enough to accommodate mixing without spilling.
- Melt Chocolate and Caramel: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of white chocolate chips and 1 cup of caramel bits. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Add Flavorings: Stir 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt into the melted chocolate and caramel mixture to enhance the flavor complexity.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the melted chocolate and caramel mixture over the Rice Chex cereal. Gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon to coat all the cereal pieces evenly, being careful not to break the cereal.
- Prepare Sugar Spice Mix: In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon apple pie spice, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Mix well to blend evenly.
- Coat with Sugar Spice Mix: Sprinkle the sugar and spice mixture over the coated cereal. Toss gently but thoroughly until all cereal pieces are evenly covered with the sugar-spice blend.
- Add Crunchy Apple Chips: Finally, fold in 1/2 cup crushed dried apple chips to add texture and reinforce the apple flavor, mixing until evenly distributed throughout the puppy chow.
Notes
- Use a large mixing bowl to prevent spillage while coating.
- Microwave times may vary; stir frequently to avoid burning the white chocolate and caramel.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain crispness.
- For a stronger apple flavor, consider adding a small amount of apple extract to the melted chocolate mixture.
- To keep texture crispy, add the dried apple chips last to prevent them from becoming soggy.
Keywords: Caramel Apple Puppy Chow, Puppy Chow, Snack Mix, Rice Chex Snack, White Chocolate Snack, Apple Pie Spice, Autumn Snack
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