Crunchy Caramel Snack Mix Recipes

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 MIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Spray a large roasting pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a medium-size microwave safe bowl, mix butter, white corn syrup and brown sugar. Place the mixture in the microwave and cook 2 minutes, or until butter melts.
• Place the cereal, pecans and almonds into the prepared roasting pan. Pour the melted butter mixture over the cereal and nuts and mix gently until the cereal and nuts are coated.
• Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
• As the snack mix is cooling, be sure to continue to stir so that the mix will not harden in one big lump.

CARAMEL CRISPIX® MIX

Steps:

• Bring butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup to a boil.
• Boil 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add baking soda (it will foam).
• Put the cereal in a large bowl and pour the boiled mixture over the cereal and stir to coat.
• Bake 1 hour at 200-250F degrees.
• Stir every 15 minutes.
• You may add nuts if you desire.

CARAMEL CRUNCH

Steps:

• Make the caramel crunch: Line a rimmed baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 1/2 tablespoons water; mixture should look like wet sand. Place saucepan over medium-high heat and cook until sugar is dark amber in color. Immediately pour caramel onto prepared baking sheet; let cool completely.
• Crack cooled caramel into large pieces and place in a resealable plastic bag. Crush into tiny pieces using a rolling pin; you should have a scant 1/2 cup of caramel crunch.

CRUNCHY CARAMEL SNACK MIX

Steps:

• In a 13x9x2 baking pan combine the 1st four ingredients. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan combine sugar, margarine and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter melts and mixture comes to boiling.
• Cook without stirring 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Stir in baking soda and cream of tartar.
• Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal mixture. Kind of mix it up.
• Bake in 300 degree oven for 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes.
• Transfer to a large shallow pan. Cool.
• Keep mix at room temperature for no more than one week in a tightly covered container or freeze in freezer bag for up to 3 months.

CRUNCHY RAMEN SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss ramen, cashews, peanuts, and cornflakes with oil until coated. Spread mixture in an even layer. Combine curry powder, cayenne, and salt; sprinkle over ramen mixture. Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Stir in peas and let cool completely before serving.

CARAMEL CHEX MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cereal, pretzels and nuts. In a small saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat. , Spread into 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Stir; bake 6 minutes longer. Transfer to waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cool completely. Store in airtight containers.