Caramel Puppy Chow Recipe

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Chill Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: people

Calories: 606kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

Sweet and crunchy caramel puppy chow made with Chex, chocolate, caramel, and Milky Way bars. An easy no-bake treat!

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Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
Baking Sheet

Ingredients

7 cups Rice Chex cereal *
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
20 Kraft caramel squares **
6 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small cubes (¾ stick)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup chopped Milky Way candy bars (about 3 candy bars)

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Place Rice Chex cereal in large bowl. Set aside.
7 cups Rice Chex cereal
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips, caramels, and butter on high for 1 minute. Stir well. If not fully melted, continue to heat and stir in 30-second intervals until fully melted.
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 20 Kraft caramel squares, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
Pour melted chocolate mixture into cereal. Stir well until all the cereal is coated in chocolate mixture. Stir gently so you don’t crush the cereal pieces.
Pour the powdered sugar into the cereal mixture and toss well until all the cereal is coated in powdered sugar.
2 cups powdered sugar
Pour the cereal mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out in an even layer.
Sprinkle the candy bar pieces over top.
1 cup chopped Milky Way candy bars
Place the entire baking sheet of puppy chow in the refrigerator for 20 minutes so the chocolate sets and hardens a bit, then break up (if necessary) and store in an airtight container or Ziplock bag.

Notes

*I used Rice Chex, but corn also works to make this puppy chow crispy.

**Chewy caramels work best to coat this puppy chow. I do not recommend using caramel sauce, as it's not the right consistency.

Tips:

Cutting the butter into small cubes helps it melt faster in the microwave before the caramels start overheating.
Do not overcook the microwaved ingredients! If it’s too hot, it will burn and not taste right. Additionally, it could melt and scald the Chex Mix, ruining the entire consistency of the mix.
Honestly, there’s no rule as to how much powdered sugar goes into your puppy chow. While this recipe calls for 2 cups, you may need more than that as you toss your ingredients in the bag. You really want to make sure you have enough powdered sugar to cover every single piece of this mix, so don’t be afraid to add a little more as you go. The more sugar, the better, right?!

Storage: Store caramel puppy chow in an airtight container or Ziplock bag at room temperature for up to 1 week, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

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