Apple Pie Puppy Chow

30 mins
Serves 12
https://dangthatssweet.com/apple-pie-puppy-chow/

Directions

  1. 1Pour your Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl (a large container with a lid or a Ziploc bag will work too) and set aside.
  2. 2In a microwave safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips with vegetable oil.
  3. 3Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in-between, until melted and smooth.
  4. 4Add the apple pie spice to your bowl of melted white chocolate and stir to combine.
  5. 5Pour the white chocolate mixture into the bowl of Chex cereal.
  6. 6Stir to evenly coat the Chex cereal in chocolate.
  7. 7Add in powdered sugar and stir again until the cereal is well covered.
  8. 8Pour onto a baking sheet and let cool completely.
  9. 9Transfer the cooled puppy chow to a serving bowl.
  10. 10Mix in broken apple chip pieces before enjoying!

Ingredients

  • 8 cups cinnamon Chex cereal
  • 1.25 cups white chocolate chips
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp apple pie spice
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup dried apple chips, roughly chopped

Equipment

mixing bowlsrubber spatulabaking sheet pansilicone baking mat

Tips

  • Cinnamon Chex is recommended, but rice or corn Chex can be used as alternatives.
  • Melt white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring between each, to prevent burning.
  • Vegetable oil helps thin the white chocolate for smoother coating; canola or coconut oil can be substituted.
  • Apple pie spice is a blend of fall spices, but cinnamon can be used as a substitute if unavailable.
  • Use a large bowl for tossing the cereal to ensure even coating, and a rubber spatula to avoid crushing the cereal.
  • Allow the puppy chow to cool completely before storing to prevent the powdered sugar from dissolving and the cereal from becoming soggy.
  • Break apple chips into smaller pieces before adding them, especially if they are not freeze-dried and crispy.
  • Store leftover puppy chow in an airtight container or Ziploc bag at room temperature for up to one week.