Cinnamon Puppy Chow

Monday, July 15, 2013

Last weekend, my sisters and mom came to visit me in Cincinnati. It was time once again for our annual girls weekend. The weekend was filled with some fun touristy activities, movies on the couch, and just lots of catching up. It also included some great food.

Since I was hosting, I got to go all out and show off my grilling skills (Hubby disappeared for the weekend to give us the full girls weekend experience). I also whipped up some ice cream, some sorbet, and some snacks. My family is a big snacking family and Puppy Chow is one of our all time favorites.

In fact, one of the first holidays I spent with Hubby, I whipped up a batch of Puppy Chow for his family. They had never heard of it, but devoured it just the same. This Cinnamon Puppy Chow is absolutely addictive. As a clan, we demolished the first batch on Thursday night. So we whipped up another batch on Saturday night for the second round of chick flicks.

Whether it’s for girls weekend, hanging with the kids, or just for yourself, you want to make this Cinnamon Puppy Chow.

One Year Ago: Roasted Cherry Brownie Cheesecake
Three Years Ago: Blueberry Almond Cake with Lemon Drizzle
Four Years Ago: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Five Years Ago: Rum Punch Cupcakes

Cinnamon Puppy Chow

If you like Puppy Chow, you're going to love this cinnamon version. It's down-right addictive!

Yield: 4 cups

Ingredients:

4 cups Chex cereal
2/3 cup cinnamon chips
4 Tbsp butter
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 Tbsp sugar
3/4 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

Pour the Chex cereal into a medium bowl.

Melt the cinnamon chips and butter in a microwave save bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir. Heat for another 15 seconds and stir until completely smooth.

Pour cinnamon chip mixture over Chex cereal. Stir to coat cereal completely. I found that using my hands to gently toss with cereal was the best way to completely coat the cereal.

Mix the powdered sugar, sugar, and cinnamon in a gallon sized Ziplock bag. Add cinnamon coated Chex and toss.

Recipe from Fabtastic Eats

Appetizers / Snacks, Dessert, Other

3 comments »

20 Responses to “Funfetti Oreo Cupcakes”

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Christina — August 28, 2013 at 6:47 am
Happy blog birthday!! I love the idea of making these for Halloween with orange and black sprinkles…and black or cute pumpkin cupcake liners. I’m all excited to make these now. Fabulous job!
- beantownbaker — August 28th, 2013 @ 7:25 am
  
  AND, you could use the Halloween Oreos that have orange filling in them if you wanted 🙂 Oh, now I’m thinking orange Oreos to get the orange/black colors. Then use just purple sprinkles. Or maybe purple and green to round out the festive Halloween colors.
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JulieD — August 28, 2013 at 7:11 am
Happy blogiversary, Jen!!!!!!!!!! More exclamations! 🙂 these cupcakes look amazing! Congratulations on 6 great years! You’re one of the blogs I followed before starting my own! You’re amazing!
- beantownbaker — August 28th, 2013 @ 7:27 am
  
  Thanks Julie! And thanks for all the exclamation points 😉 It’s crazy to think I’ve been doing this 6 years now…
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steph@stephsbitebybite — August 28, 2013 at 8:09 am
6 years of blogging!!! These cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate!
- beantownbaker — August 28th, 2013 @ 1:37 pm
  
  They sure are!
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Krystal R {Mrs. Regueiro's Plate} — August 28, 2013 at 9:37 am
Happy 6th Blog-verisary!!! I can’t wait to see what the next 6 years will bring ya!! Been a loyal fan for the past 6 years or so!!
- beantownbaker — August 28th, 2013 @ 1:38 pm
  
  Thanks! Who knows where life is going to take me in the next 6 years, but I hope I’m still enjoying blogging. I know I’ll still love baking 🙂
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Shannon — August 29, 2013 at 9:06 am
what a great way to celebrate 6 delicious years!! congrats 🙂
- beantownbaker — August 29th, 2013 @ 9:08 am
  
  Thanks!
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Melanie — August 29, 2013 at 1:04 pm
Do you think I could make these cupcakes in advance, freeze them, and then decorate them the day of a birthday party? Or do you think the oreos inside the cupcakes would be compromised by freezing?
- beantownbaker — September 2nd, 2013 @ 9:41 am
  
  I’ve never put these Oreo cupcakes in the freezer, so I’m not sure how they’d work… If you try it, please let me know how they do.
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Tracy | Pale Yellow — August 29, 2013 at 5:42 pm
Happy Blog-o-versery! I couldn’t imagine making oreo cupcakes more festive, but you certainly did so! Sprinkles are a fantastic idea!
- beantownbaker — September 2nd, 2013 @ 9:42 am
  
  Thanks 🙂
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Karen - Cinnamon Freud — August 29, 2013 at 11:46 pm
Happy blogiversary! I love any dessert with an Oreo in it: these cupcakes seem like an excellent choice to celebrate with!
- beantownbaker — September 2nd, 2013 @ 9:42 am
  
  I love Oreos in desserts too!
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Nutmeg Nanny — August 30, 2013 at 10:01 pm
Okay, funfetti AND oreo, just stop it please 😉 this is a dream dessert!
- beantownbaker — September 2nd, 2013 @ 9:43 am
  
  My thoughts exactly 😀
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Sarah C — August 30, 2013 at 10:51 pm
Happy blogiversary! I can’t remember who recommended your blog to me, but I’m so glad they did! And I think I will definitely make these cupcakes next weekend for the first weekend of the NFL season. Last year I bought a package of black and gold sprinkles (GO STEELERS!) and I’ve been saving them for a good occasion. I also have friends who request the mini ham & cheese sandwiches every single year on kick-off weekend, though we call them butter sandwiches. These cupcakes will be a great addition to the no-diet day, haha. Thanks!
- beantownbaker — September 2nd, 2013 @ 9:44 am
  
  Thanks! Great idea calling those sandwiches butter sandwiches. I’m going to have to adopt that name as well 😉 These cupcakes would be great for NFL kickoff next weekend (even if I don’t agree with your choice in teams to root for…)

Cinnamon Puppy Chow