This irresistible Caramel Crunch Snack Mix combines crispy cereal squares,
crunchy corn snacks, pretzels, and popcorn coated in a buttery homemade
caramel sauce. Baked until golden and crisp, it’s the perfect sweet-and-
salty snack for parties, holidays, movie nights, or gifting.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients
For the Snack Mix
4 cups Chex-style cereal
3 cups cheese crackers or crunchy corn snacks
3 cups mini pretzels
3 cups popped popcorn
2 cups assorted crunchy cereal squares
For the Caramel Coating
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
How to Make Caramel Crunch Snack Mix
- Prepare the Snack Mix
Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line a large baking sheet or two rimmed baking
sheets with parchment paper. Add the cereal, crunchy snacks, pretzels,
popcorn, and cereal squares to a large bowl and gently toss to combine. - Make the Caramel Sauce
Add the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup to a medium saucepan over
medium heat. Stir until the butter has melted and the mixture comes to
a gentle boil.
Continue boiling for about 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from
the heat and carefully stir in the vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt.
The mixture will become light and foamy.
- Coat the Snack Mix
Pour the warm caramel sauce over the snack mixture. Gently toss with a
large spatula until the cereal, pretzels, popcorn, and crunchy snacks are
evenly coated. - Bake
Lay the covered snack mix out on the baking sheets that have been prepared.
Stir every 15 minutes to keep them from sticking together and bake for 45 minutes at 250°F.
The mixture becomes crispy and the caramel coating cooks uniformly. - cool
Spread the snack mix evenly after removing it from the oven.
Let it cool down completely. The caramel coating will keep hardening
up as it gets colder. - Serve and break.
After it has completely cooled, divide any large clumps and move it to the
serve or store in an airtight container.
Suggestions for the Best Caramel Snack Mix
Mix the mixture often throughout baking to avoid burning big chunks.
Before taking it off the heat, bring the caramel sauce to a light boil.
To achieve the crunchiest outcome, distribute the concoction in a single layer.
Allow the snack mix to cool completely before storing it.
Add roasted cashews, pecans, or peanuts for additional crunch.
For a sweeter treat, drizzle the cooled concoction with melted chocolate.
Varieties
Salty and sweet
Adding roasted cashews or salted peanuts will make the mixture much saltier.
contrast to the buttery caramel.
version of the holiday
After stirring in holiday sprinkles or multicolored candy-coated candies, serve.
the snack mix is entirely chilled.
Caramel and Chocolate Mix
Melted milk or dark chocolate should be drizzled over the chilled snack mix and left to
serve it after it has cooled.
How to Store
In an airtight container, keep the caramel snack mix that has cooled completely.
room temperature for up to one week. To preserve it, keep it away from moisture.
its texture, which is crunchy.
Conclusions
The ultimate mix of crispy, crunchy, and chewy textures can be found in this Caramel Crunch Snack Mix.
sweet, salty, and buttery tastes. Using a straightforward handmade caramel coating
It’s a simple snack that’s ideal for a variety of crunchy add-ins.
sharing at parties, family gatherings, holidays, or anytime a sweet and crispy treat is desired.
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