Katie's Caramel Crunch
This crunchy, caramel snack is a crowd-pleaser for Halloween, Thanksgiving or even the big game.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 24
Ingredients:
- 6 cups Kellogg's® Crispix® cereal Buy Now
- 3 cups popped popcorn
- 2 cups small square pretzels
- 1 cup cocktail peanuts (optional)
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Directions:
1. In 17 x 11 x 2-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray, combine KELLOGG'S CRISPIX cereal, popcorn, pretzels and peanuts (if desired). Set aside.
2. In heavy 3-quart saucepan combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and baking soda. Immediately pour over cereal mixture. Stir until evenly coated.
3. Bake at 250°F about 1 hour or until deep golden brown, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on wax paper. Separate clumps. Cool completely. Store in airtight container.
