Caramel Snack Mix
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and salty with this irresistible Caramel Snack Mix! Featuring a satisfying combination of crunchy Chex cereal, salty pretzel sticks, fluffy popped popcorn, and hearty salted peanuts, all draped in a rich homemade caramel coating, this snack is perfect for parties, movie nights, or holiday gifting. Made with pantry staples like brown sugar, light corn syrup, and butter, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time before baking to golden perfection. The caramel's perfectly sweet, buttery flavor pairs beautifully with the mix's variety of textures, creating a crave-worthy treat that's hard to resist. Serve it as a crowd-pleasing snack or package it into giftable portions—this Caramel Snack Mix is sure to become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Chex cereal (any variety)
- 2 cups Pretzel sticks
- 3 cups Popped popcorn
- 1 cup Salted peanuts
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cups Light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Chex cereal, pretzel sticks, popped popcorn, and salted peanuts. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and light corn syrup, stirring until combined.
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Once it starts boiling, stop stirring and let it boil for exactly 5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. The mixture will bubble up slightly—this is normal.
Pour the caramel sauce evenly over the snack mix in the large bowl. Use a spatula to gently fold the sauce into the mix until everything is well-coated.
Divide the coated snack mix evenly between the two prepared baking sheets, spreading it out into an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating.
Once baked, remove the snack mix from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheets. The caramel coating will harden as it cools.
Once cooled, break the mix into bite-sized pieces and store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5992 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 208.6 g | 267% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.1 g | 376% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 12859 mg | 559% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 959.9 g | 349% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 57.7 g | 206% | |
| Total Sugars | 289.0 g | ||
| Protein | 102.2 g | 204% | |
| Vitamin D | 24.0 mcg | 120% | |
| Calcium | 1964 mg | 151% | |
| Iron | 78.3 mg | 435% | |
| Potassium | 2542 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
