If you love snack mixes, this is your fall favorite. Think crunchy Chex coated in caramel-white chocolate, dusted with apple pie spice, and tossed with crisp apple bits. It’s party-ready, giftable, and dangerously snackable—Save this Pin so you can whip it up anytime.

Why You’ll Love It

🍏 Big apple-cinnamon fall flavor
🍯 10 minutes to make—no baking
✨ Scales easily for parties or gifts
🎁 Travels well for potlucks & game day

Ingredients (Base)

Rice Chex cereal, white chocolate chips, caramel bits, vanilla, pinch of salt
Apple pie spice, powdered sugar, granulated sugar
Dried apple chips, crushed

How to Make

Melt white chocolate + caramel in intervals; stir in vanilla & salt.
Pour over Chex; gently toss to coat.
Shake with apple pie spice + sugars until evenly dusted.
Fold in crushed apple chips; spread to cool.

Serving Suggestions

Portion into cups or cones for parties
Add to a fall snack board with nuts & pretzels
Gift in mason jars with twine tags
Movie night snack with cider or chai

Tips & Variations

Use Corn Chex or Crispix for a different crunch.
Add pecans or walnuts for texture.
Salted Caramel: finish with flaky sea salt.
Maple Cider: swap vanilla for maple + add a pinch of citric acid or apple cider powder for tang.

Final Thoughts

Quick, crunchy, and full of cozy apple-caramel vibes—this mix is an instant crowd-pleaser. Save this Pin and try all three flavors!

Caramel Apple Puppy Chow (3 Cozy Ways) 🍎

Author: Chef Emma
Total Time: 12 minutes
Yield: 12 cups 1x
Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

Crunchy Rice Chex coated in caramel–white chocolate, tossed with apple pie spice and powdered sugar, then finished with crisp apple chips. A quick, cozy fall snack mix everyone loves.

Ingredients

Scale

9 cups Rice Chex cereal
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup caramel bits
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 Tbsp apple pie spice
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup dried apple chips, crushed

Instructions

Place Chex in a large bowl. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Microwave white chocolate and caramel bits in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla and salt.
Pour over cereal; fold gently to coat.
In a separate bowl, mix apple pie spice, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar. Sprinkle over cereal and toss until evenly coated.
Fold in crushed apple chips. Spread onto the sheet to cool completely, then store airtight.

Notes

For stronger apple flavor, add a few drops of apple extract. Use Corn Chex or Crispix if preferred. Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch. Store up to 5 days airtight.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 200
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 5mg

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