Easy Caramel Apple Puppy Chow (Print version)
Crunchy Chex cereal coated in caramel white chocolate, apple chips, powdered sugar, and warm apple pie spice.
# Ingredients:
For the cereal base
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9 cups (250 g) Rice Chex cereal
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1 1/4 cups (25 g) dried apple chips
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1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon apple pie spice
For the caramel coating
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6 oz (170 g) white chocolate, chopped, or white chocolate chips
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1/2 cup (150 g) dulce de leche or thick caramel dip
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2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoon fine salt
# Instructions:
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Crush the dried apple chips into fine crumbs with a food processor or rolling pin. Stir them with the powdered sugar and apple pie spice in a medium bowl.
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Add the white chocolate, dulce de leche, and butter to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring after each burst, until smooth and glossy.
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Stir the vanilla and salt into the warm caramel mixture. If it feels too thick to pour, microwave for 10 more seconds and stir again.
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Place the cereal in a very large bowl. Pour the caramel mixture over the cereal and fold gently until the pieces are evenly coated.
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Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag. Add the apple sugar mixture, seal, and shake until the cereal is fully coated and no longer sticky.
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Spread the puppy chow on a parchment-lined sheet pan for 10-15 minutes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
# Good to know:
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Use crisp dried apple chips, not soft dried apple rings.
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For the cleanest coating, shake the cereal while the caramel is still warm.
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Best texture is within the first 2-3 days.