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Crunchy Caramel Snack Mix

By: Lauren Biggs  
"'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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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 cups popped popcorn
  • 3 cups Kellogg's® Crispix® cereal
  • 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 (no substitutes), cubed
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

  1. In a greased roasting pan, combine the popcorn, cereals and nuts. In a saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup to a boil. Boil until a candy thermometer reads 250 degrees F (hard-ball stage), about 5 minutes.
  2. 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 degrees F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

Footnotes

  • We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212 degrees F. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by bakinforbassets 
I have made this for bake sales where I work at least 12 times and it always sells out! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2007 by L. Brown 
Really good! I gave a bag of the snack mix to all my friends for Christmas and they loved it.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2009 by DUEDOG 
We enjoyed this for New Year's Eve. People said it was addicting and liked that it wasn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2007 by chefchristabug 
This is such a great recipe. I love to make this and give it at the Holidays. It makes a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2009 by mnmom4 
I used 1 bag of microwave popcorn, honey nut cherios, 3/4 c dry roasted peanuts, 1 c pecans,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2008 by Just Jan 
This is an excellent snack mix recipe! I have made it twice now and everyone loves it! Thanks... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2007 by pabroncofan 
WOW...We can't stop eating it. This batch was for gifts, but guess what...it's almost gone!!!!! MORE

 
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