Caramel Honeycomb Snack Mix
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4.5
Caramel Honeycomb Snack Mix
Description
Caramel Honeycomb Snack Mix blends several snack favorites into one coated in a homemade caramel sauce. The honeycomb cereal adds distinctive airy crunch, while pretzels, popcorn, and cashews contribute savory and nutty notes. The caramel sauce made from butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla envelops the snacks, then baking slowly caramelizes the coating, giving an even crisp finish. Stirring during baking ensures even caramel coverage and prevents clumps.
The mixture cools into a crisp, sweet, and salty snack mix ideal for parties or casual munching. It can be portioned into bags or served in a bowl. The balance of textures between the crunchy cereal and nuts with the sticky caramel makes it engaging to eat.
The recipe involves careful simmering of the caramel sauce and inviting simple assembly. Using a parchment-lined pan eases cleanup and preserves the snack's texture. This mix stores well once cooled, making it a handy homemade treat to prepare ahead.
Ingredients
Snack Mix
- 3. cup honeycomb cereal
- 2 cup pretzels broken
- 2 cup Popcorn
- 1 cup cashews
Caramel Sauce
- 6 Tablespoon butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 2 Tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the Honeycomb cereal, pretzels, popcorn and cashews in a bowl and mix well.
- Preheat the oven to 250°F.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to make clean up easier.
- Mix together the butter, brown sugar,corn syrup, water and salt in a sauce pan.
- Heat the mixture slowly until the butter has completely melted. Then raise the temperature to medium high and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly.
- Continue to stir for 4-5 minutes while the mixture simmers.
- Remove the pan from the burner and quickly stir in the baking soda and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the caramel over the snack mixture in the bowl.
- Spread the mixture onto the rimmed baking pan and bake for about an hour, stirring three times during the hour.
- Let it cool and put into decorative bags or a party bowl.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 316mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 179IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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