Sweet and Crunchy Caramel Snack Mix for Everyone to Enjoy

This Caramel Snack Mix blends sweet caramel with crunchy nuts and cereal, perfect for gatherings and satisfying cravings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Cooling Time 20

Total Time 50

Servings: 8 cups

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Caramel Coating

1 cup Brown Sugar This main sweetener lends richness to your delectable caramel sauce.
1/4 cup Light Corn Syrup Helps achieve the perfect consistency; can substitute with honey or agave syrup.
1/2 cup Butter Essential for richness; do not substitute margarine.
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Adds aeration to the caramel.
1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Stabilizes the caramel's texture; can be omitted.

For the Snack Mix

2 cups Assorted Nuts Consider using pecan pieces, slivered almonds, peanuts, and walnut pieces.
4 cups Crispix Cereal Acts as the crunchy base for the mix.

Equipment

Jelly Roll Pan
Medium saucepan
Large Spoon

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Caramel Snack Mix

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and butter a jelly roll pan.
Chop large nuts and spread the Crispix cereal and chopped nuts evenly in the buttered pan.
In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, light corn syrup, and butter; heat until boiling, about 5 minutes.
Stir in baking soda and cream of tartar carefully.
Pour the hot caramel sauce over the Crispix cereal and nuts; stir gently to coat.
Bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before breaking into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. For long-term storage, freeze in a sealed bag for up to 3 months.

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