Description
Sweet, salty, and crunchy in every bite, this Salted Caramel Pretzel Puppy Chow is an easy no-bake snack mix made with Chex cereal, buttery caramel, mini pretzels, powdered sugar, and a chocolate drizzle finished with flaky sea salt. Perfect for parties, movie nights, and edible gifting.
Ingredients
9 cups Rice or Corn Chex cereal
2 cups mini pretzels
1 1/2 cups caramel bits (or soft caramels, unwrapped)
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
1. In a very large bowl, combine the Chex cereal and mini pretzels.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl (or saucepan), melt caramel bits and butter until smooth, stirring often.
3. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. Pour the warm caramel over the cereal/pretzels and gently toss to coat evenly.
5. Let the mix cool 2–3 minutes (so it’s warm, not hot).
6. Transfer to a large zip-top bag (or a clean bowl). Add powdered sugar and shake/toss until fully coated.
7. Melt chocolate chips and drizzle over the coated mix.
8. Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
9. Spread on parchment paper and let set 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Caramel bits melt smoother than wrapped caramels. If using wrapped caramels, unwrap and melt slowly, stirring often.
For less sweetness, use semi-sweet chocolate and reduce powdered sugar slightly.
Store airtight at room temperature for up to 5 days. Avoid the fridge (it can cause clumping).
Nutrition values are estimates and will vary by brand.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg