Description
This Caramel Apple Puppy Chow recipe transforms the nostalgic flavors of fall into a quick, addictive snack. With caramel, apple pie spice, dried apple chips, and Rice Chex cereal, it’s a sweet and salty treat ready in just 15 minutes – perfect for Halloween parties, cozy nights, or autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel bits
- 1 tablespoon apple pie spice
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dried apple chips, crushed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Measure 9 cups Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips and caramel bits in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and salt into the melted mixture.
- Pour melted mixture over cereal and gently stir to coat evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix apple pie spice, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar.
- Sprinkle sugar mixture over coated cereal and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Fold in crushed dried apple chips.
- Spread onto parchment-lined baking sheets and let cool for 30 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
For best results, don’t skip the cooling step – it helps the coating set. Dried apple chips are essential for crunch; avoid fresh apples which add too much moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
Keywords: caramel apple puppy chow, fall snack mix, muddy buddies, sweet and salty snack, Halloween treat