Description
A delightful autumn snack that combines Chex cereal with rich caramel, tart apples, and warm spices for a sweet treat that family and friends will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Chex Cereal (Rice or Corn)
- 1 cup caramel bits
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramel bits with a splash of apple cider for 30 seconds, stirring halfway until smooth.
- In a large bowl, pour the Chex cereal and fold in the melted caramel until well-coated.
- Add powdered sugar and cinnamon, stirring until evenly mixed. You can use a gallon-sized bag for easy mixing.
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet to cool, then serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Be patient while melting the caramel; use a double boiler for better control. Let the coated mix cool before storing to preserve crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: caramel, apple, puppy chow, snack, fall treat, party food