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Critter Crunch

Name: Critter Crunch
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 8 cups.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1-1/2 cups Crispix; 1-1/2 cups Cherrios; 1-1/2 cups animal crackers; 1-1/2 cups honey bear-shaped crackers; 1 cup bite-sized Shredded Wheat; 1 cup miniature pretzels

16 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

about 8 cups

Updated: Oct. 23, 2022

I make a big batch of this fun sweet snack throughout the year to keep on hand for hungry kids of all ages. Once you get started eating, it's hard to stop. Plus, it makes a great take-along treat.—Wilma Miller, Port Angeles, Washington

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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups Crispix
1-1/2 cups Cherrios
1-1/2 cups animal crackers
1-1/2 cups honey bear-shaped crackers
1 cup bite-sized Shredded Wheat
1 cup miniature pretzels

Directions

In a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, heat the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until butter is melted; stir until blended. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add butter mixture and toss to coat.
Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 300° for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 187 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 256mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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