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Caramel Apple Puppy Chow (3 Cozy Ways) 🍎


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

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

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  • 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

  1. Place Chex in a large bowl. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Microwave white chocolate and caramel bits in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla and salt.
  3. Pour over cereal; fold gently to coat.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix apple pie spice, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar. Sprinkle over cereal and toss until evenly coated.
  5. 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

Keywords: caramel apple puppy chow, muddy buddies, fall snack mix, party snacks