Caramel Snack Mix Recipes

CARAMEL CRISPIX MIX

Steps:

• Place the Crispix in a large microwave safe mixing bowl or large paper bag. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or a silpat mat and set aside.
• Combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and allow to boil for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Be careful not to boil too long or caramel will be too crunchy. Remove mixture from the stove and add the baking soda. The mixture will foam a bit then settle.
• Add the caramel mixture to the prepared Crispix and stir gently with a rubber or wooden spatula. Place the bowl of caramel Crispix in the microwave and heat on high for 1 minutes. Remove from microwave and stir gently. Repeat 3 more times to reach a total of 4 minutes. Spread mixture evenly onto prepared baking sheets and sprinkle generously with sea salt. Allow to cool completely, breaking pieces or chunks apart with your hands or spatula as it cools. Store in an air tight container for up to 5 days.

CARAMEL SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Grease three 15x10x1-in. baking pans; set aside. In a large heat-proof bowl, combine the cereals; set aside., In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal and stir until well coated., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake, uncovered, at 200° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely. Break apart and store in airtight containers.

CARAMEL CRACKERS SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250*.
• Combine crackers and nuts in a greased, large shallow baking pan.
• In a saucepan, bring butter, sugar, and corn syrup to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add vanilla and soda.
• Pour caramel mixture over crackers and nuts; stir well.
• Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
• Pour onto waxed paper and break apart; allow to cool.
• Store in airtight container.

CRUNCHY CARAMEL SNACK MIX

Steps:

• 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 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Store in airtight containers.

CARAMEL SNACK ATTACK MIX

Steps:

• Place butter, brown sugar and Karo syrup in sauce pot and boil for 6 minutes without stirring.
• Combine 4 cups of any combination of ingredients you want in large bowl.
• Pour hot butter/sugar/Karo mixture over and mix well.
• Spread mixture on waxed paper to cool and break into small chunks.Store in airtight container. Can be frozen.

CARAMEL CEREAL SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250°. In a large bowl, combine cereal and peanuts; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will foam). Immediately pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat., Spread into two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in airtight containers.