Description
Butterscotch Caramel Puppy Chow is a delicious and sweet treat that combines the flavors of butterscotch and caramel with crisp cereal, coated in powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups Crispix cereal or rice cereal squares
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cereal: Place the cereal into a very large mixing bowl. Set aside while you prepare the coating mixture.
- Melt the Butterscotch Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butterscotch chips, caramel sauce, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract once melted.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the warm butterscotch caramel mixture over the cereal. Gently fold the cereal until all pieces are coated.
- Add the Powdered Sugar: Place powdered sugar into a large zip-top bag or container. Transfer the coated cereal, seal it, and gently shake until coated.
- Cool the Puppy Chow: Spread the coated puppy chow onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow it to cool for 10–15 minutes.
- Serve: Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- If desired, sprinkle lightly with a pinch of sea salt for extra flavor balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg