Nutty Caramel Snack Mix
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Nutty Caramel Snack Mix
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Nutty Caramel Snack Mix is a delicious combination of cereal, almonds and pecans all covered in a homemade caramel sauce. Baked to perfection, this crunchy, sweet and salty mix is perfect for family and friends, lunches and snacks!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 cups rice squares cereal
- 1 ½ cup whole almonds
- 1 cup pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degree F. Line two broiler pans with foil (cookie sheets, or large disposable pans work too). Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for one full minute. Remove from heat.
- Quickly whisk in the baking soda and vanilla extract. This will make the caramel become frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine the cereal and nuts. Pour caramel mixture over cereal and stir until everything is coated evenly. Pour onto prepared pans.
- Bake for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes, making sure the caramel continues to coat the cereal and nuts.
- Spread hot mixture onto a parchment paper lined counter top. Allow to cool completely. Store in airtight container and enjoy!
Notes
- I like to use my broiler pans to bake this snack mix. They are deeper than a cookie sheet (however, a cookie sheet does work too, just have to be more cautious when stirring). I line my pan with foil to make easy clean up. You can also use disposable foil pans if that works best for you! Just make sure you try to have a single layer of snack mix on your pans (it cooks better this way).
- You’re going to cook this over low heat (250 degree F) for an hour. Every 15 minutes, remove from the oven and stir (I use a pancake turner and just flip the snack mix, allowing the caramel from the pan to go back over the snack mix).
- Once this is done cooking, dump it onto a large piece of parchment paper on the counter to cool completely. I urge you to not take a bite immediately…that caramel can be HOT! Once this has cooled completely, it will also become crunchy. NOW you can eat it.
- I store mine in a large airtight container, or a couple gallon sized Ziploc bags. If storing in the bags, squeeze the air out of the bag and the snack mix will stay fresh for a little over a week!! ENJOY.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.5cup
Calories
361kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
165mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 361kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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