Caramel Corn Snack Mix

47 Reviews

“This is a sweet party snack mix recipe.” - by PAMPERED

Ingredients

8 cups popped popcorn
4 cups crispy rice cereal squares
2 cups small pretzel twists
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

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Original recipe yields 15 cups

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, cereal, pretzels and pecans.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low; cook without stirring for 5 minutes.
Remove saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour over popcorn mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees F) for 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Transfer to large piece of parchment paper and cool completely. Break into chunks once cool.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (15 total)

Calories
252 cal
13%

Fat
13.2 g
20%

Carbs
33.5 g
11%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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SHLLYLJHNSN

Dec. 22, 2003

"I made this for a Christmas gathering. My family loved it. It was the first bowl to empty. Quick and easy recipe. I used microwave popcorn. Delicious!..." See more"

MLALAK

Oct. 26, 2007

"excellent. I subbed honey roasted peanuts for the pecans, and I added m&ms to the mix once it was cooled. I also doubled the recipe so I could share with friends. This is really great, not really like..." See more caramel corn, more of a crunchy toffee-like coating on the mix- very addicting. "

CarrieWebb

Dec. 4, 2006

"Yum, yum, yum! I have made this several times, and people ALWAYS want the recipe! Place in small bags, tie with a ribbon, and presto, the perfect Christmas thank you gift! You have to try this snack...." See more"

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