Crunchy Caramel Snack Mix Recipe

Crunchy Caramel Snack Mix Recipe Rating 5

"This recipe is a sure-fire hit with all ages," relates Lauren Biggs of Suwanee, Georgia. "The popcorn-and-nut combination is great for packaging in sandwich bags and selling at bake sales."

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Crunchy Caramel Snack Mix Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 Servings
15 60 75

Ingredients

  • 6 cups popped popcorn
  • 3 cups Crispix
  • 2 cups Cheerios
  • 1-1/4 cups pecan halves
  • 1-1/4 cups dry-roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

  • In a greased roasting pan, combine the popcorn, cereals and nuts. In a large saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup to a boil. Boil until a candy thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage), about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat; immediately stir in vanilla and baking soda. Drizzle over popcorn mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Store in airtight containers. Yield: 3 quarts.

Editor's Note: We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 395 calories, 25 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 387 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Crunchy Caramel Snack Mix in Quick Cooking March/April 2004, p19

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Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2011 by PrestonCountyCook

My family loves this recipe. I rarely add the popcorn and just use a mixed nut mixture rather than the different type of nuts. We quite often take it on road trips as a snack. Very easy to make and it is delicious.

 
 
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