Description
A sweet, salty, and irresistible fall-inspired treat combining caramel, apple, and cinnamon for the ultimate cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups (150g) Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup (200g) caramel bits
- 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
- 1 packet (about 20g) apple cider mix
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional mix-ins: apple chips, pretzels, white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Measure out 6 cups (150g) of Rice Chex cereal and pour it into a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup (200g) caramel bits and 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth. This should take about 1–2 minutes.
- Immediately pour the melted caramel mixture over the Chex cereal. Use a spatula to gently toss until every piece is well-coated. Work quickly before the caramel starts to harden!
- Combine 1 packet (about 20g) of apple cider mix, 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a zip-top bag. Shake well to mix.
- Transfer the caramel-coated cereal into the zip-top bag with the powdered sugar mixture. Seal the bag and shake vigorously until the cereal is evenly covered with the apple-cinnamon powdered sugar.
- Spread the coated cereal out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let it cool for 15–20 minutes, allowing the caramel to set.
- Once cooled, transfer the puppy chow to an airtight container or serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
[‘Work quickly to coat the cereal before the caramel hardens.’, ‘Be gentle when mixing and shaking to avoid crushing the cereal.’, ‘Use fresh ingredients like lump-free apple cider mix and powdered sugar for even distribution.’, ‘Place the zip-top bag inside another bowl to catch spills while shaking.’, ‘Customize with mix-ins like pretzels, dried apple pieces, or white chocolate chips.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 22
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Protein: 2
Keywords: Caramel Apple, Puppy Chow, Fall Snack, Easy Recipe, No Bake, Party Snack