Holiday Caramel Mix
Elevate your holiday snacking game with this irresistible Holiday Caramel Mix, a delightful blend of sweet and salty flavors that’s perfect for festive gatherings or cozy family movie nights. Featuring a medley of crunchy popcorn, mini pretzels, and buttery pecans, all generously coated in a rich homemade caramel glaze, this addictive treat strikes the perfect balance between texture and taste. With just 10 minutes of prep and a simple stovetop caramel sauce flavored with vanilla and a touch of salt, this recipe comes together effortlessly. Baked to golden perfection for an extra-crisp finish, this shareable snack is ideal for gifting, party bowls, or indulging on your own. Make this crowd-pleasing caramel snack mix the highlight of your next holiday celebration!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 cups popcorn (popped, unsalted)
- 3 cups mini pretzels
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup light corn syrup
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the popped popcorn, mini pretzels, and pecan halves. Set aside.
In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar, light corn syrup, and salt.
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, and let it boil for 5 minutes without stirring.
Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract. The mixture will foam up slightly.
Immediately pour the caramel over the popcorn mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
Divide the coated mixture between the prepared baking sheets, spreading it out into an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent clumping and ensure even coating.
Remove from the oven and let the caramel mix cool completely on the baking sheets. It will crisp up as it cools.
Break into pieces and store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5389 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 282.2 g | 362% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.4 g | 362% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 8625 mg | 375% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 688.0 g | 250% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 60.6 g | 216% | |
| Total Sugars | 211.4 g | ||
| Protein | 71.6 g | 143% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 475 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 30.6 mg | 170% | |
| Potassium | 2274 mg | 48% | |
*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.
