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Caramel Apple Puppy Chow

A crunchy, sweet-salty fall snack mix of caramel-coated cereal, dried apples, and cinnamon sugar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall Treat
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup caramel bits or chopped soft caramels
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp apple pie spice or cinnamon
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup dried apple chips crushed
  • pinch of salt

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula
  • Resealable plastic bag
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Melt caramel bits with heavy cream, then add white chocolate chips until smooth.
  2. Pour mixture over Rice Chex cereal and stir gently to coat.
  3. Sprinkle apple pie spice and salt, then mix again.
  4. Transfer to a bag, add powdered sugar, and shake until coated.
  5. Add dried apple chips and toss lightly.
  6. Spread on parchment to cool, then store or serve.

Notes

To prevent clumping, spread the mix thinly when cooling.