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Chai Snickerdoodle Recipe

4.7 from 82 reviews

Chai Snickerdoodle is a flavorful, spiced snack mix combining warm chai spices with crunchy rice Chex cereal coated in a smooth mixture of dairy-free white chocolate chips and SunButter. This no-bake treat is perfect for a cozy afternoon snack or to share during festive occasions, delivering a delightful fusion of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and other chai spices with a subtle sweetness and satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

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Spice Mix

  • 3 tbsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp ginger
  • 1 tbsp cardamom
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp cloves
  • 1 tsp allspice

Snack Mix

  • 6 cups (180g) rice Chex cereal
  • 1 cup (180g) dairy-free white chocolate chips
  • 2/3 cup (170g) No Sugar Added SunButter
  • 2 tbsp (25g) coconut oil (optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Coating Sugar

  • 1 cup (200g) turbinado sugar OR 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix Spices: In a small bowl, combine cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Set this chai spice mixture aside for later use.
  2. Melt Coating: In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, add the dairy-free white chocolate chips, No Sugar Added SunButter, vanilla extract, and optional coconut oil. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined.
  3. Coat Cereal: Pour the rice Chex cereal into a large bowl. Add the melted white chocolate and SunButter mixture to the cereal and stir thoroughly to ensure every piece is evenly coated with the mixture.
  4. Add Spiced Sugar: Combine the pre-mixed chai spices with your choice of turbinado or powdered sugar in a separate bowl. Sprinkle this spiced sugar over the coated cereal and mix carefully to coat all pieces evenly.
  5. Set on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated cereal mixture on a large baking sheet lined with wax paper. For best results, spread the mixture out more thinly to prevent large clumps from forming.
  6. Chill: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill the mixture for 4 hours to allow the coating to set firmly.
  7. Serve and Store: Once chilled, break the mixture into bite-sized pieces. Enjoy immediately or store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep fresh.

Notes

  • Using coconut oil is optional but helps create a smoother coating and shinier finish.
  • You can substitute turbinado sugar with powdered sugar for a finer coating texture.
  • Be sure to spread the cereal mixture thinly on the baking sheet to avoid large clumps when chilling.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and prevent melting.
  • This snack is naturally gluten-free if using certified gluten-free rice Chex cereal.

Keywords: chai spices, snickerdoodle snack, rice Chex cereal, dairy-free white chocolate, SunButter, no bake snack, gluten free, spiced snack mix