Salted Caramel Puppy Chow (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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8 oz milk chocolate chips (about 1⅓ cups)
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1 jar (11.5 oz) salted caramel ice cream topping
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1 large box (18 oz) corn Chex cereal
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1-2 cups confectioner's sugar for coating
→ Optional Extras
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½ cup caramel-filled chocolate morsels for extra indulgence
# Instructions:
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Place your chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat them in 30-second intervals, stirring between each round until completely smooth and melted. Be careful not to overheat - you want it warm, not scorching hot.
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Heat your caramel topping in the microwave for about 45-60 seconds until it's nice and pourable. Mix this warm caramel right into your melted chocolate until you have a gorgeous caramel-chocolate coating.
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Pour your entire box of Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl, then drizzle that beautiful caramel-chocolate mixture all over it. Stir everything together until every single piece of cereal is completely covered in that sweet coating.
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Divide your coated cereal between two large zip-top bags and add half the powdered sugar to each bag. Seal them up tight and shake like crazy until every piece is covered in a snowy white coating. Pour everything into a big serving bowl and toss in those extra caramel-filled chocolate pieces if you're feeling fancy.
# Notes:
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This irresistible snack mix keeps perfectly in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks - if it lasts that long!
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Feel free to swap in dark chocolate or semi-sweet chips if you prefer a less sweet base.
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Any brand of salted caramel sauce will work beautifully in this recipe.
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The key is not overheating your chocolate and caramel - too hot and you'll end up with a burnt taste and melted cereal mess.