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No-Bake Churro Snack Mix

Sweet No-Bake Churro Snack Mix for Easy Movie Nights

This No-Bake Churro Snack Mix is an easy and delightful treat perfect for movie nights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cereal Base
  • 6 cups Honeycomb cereal Feel free to substitute with Chex cereal or pretzels.
For the Caramel Sauce
  • 1 cup Light brown sugar Adds a rich sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Creates a creamy texture.
  • 1/4 cup Light corn syrup Prevents crystallization.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Infuses depth into the caramel.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking soda Helps aerate the mixture.
For Coating
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Coats the mix for sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon Gives that churro flavor.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare your workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, pour in the Honeycomb cereal.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine the light brown sugar, unsalted butter, and light corn syrup over medium heat.
  4. Once thickened, stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda.
  5. Pour the warm caramel over the cereal and toss gently to coat.
  6. Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle over the caramel-coated cereal.
  7. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and let cool for 30 minutes.
  8. Once cooled, break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. Can be frozen for up to three months.

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