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Caramel Churro Chex Mix

Caramel Churro Chex Mix

Delightful Caramel Churro Chex Mix that combines crunch with sweetness, perfect for snacking.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Cereal and Snacks
  • 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 4 cups Corn Chex cereal
  • 2 cups pretzel sticks
Caramel Mixture
  • 1 cup caramel squares, chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in brown sugar. Let it come to a light boil and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract and baking soda.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine Chex cereals and pretzels. Pour the caramel mixture over and toss gently to coat.
  4. Spread the coated mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake at 250°F for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  6. In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon.
  7. Once the mix is out of the oven and still warm, sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar blend over it and toss to coat evenly.
  8. Let it cool completely, then mix in the chopped caramel squares.
  9. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 2gFat: 8g

Notes

Feel free to customize with nuts or chocolate chips for added flavor.

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