Description
This Caramel Snack Mix is a deliciously sweet and crunchy treat, combining buttery caramel with crunchy pecans, almonds, and crispy cereal. Perfect for snacking, parties, or an anytime indulgence.
Ingredients
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Caramel Sauce
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup white corn syrup
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
Snack Mix
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 (12 ounce) package crispy corn and rice cereal
Instructions
- Prepare Caramel Sauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the white corn syrup and brown sugar, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 3-4 minutes without stirring to allow the caramel to thicken.
- Combine Nuts and Cereal: While the caramel sauce is cooking, place the chopped pecans, almonds, and crispy corn and rice cereal in a large mixing bowl.
- Coat the Mix: Pour the hot caramel sauce over the nut and cereal mixture and toss quickly with a spatula or wooden spoon to coat everything evenly before the caramel hardens.
- Dry the Snack Mix: Spread the coated snack mix evenly onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Allow it to cool and set at room temperature for at least 1 hour, or until the caramel hardens completely.
- Serve or Store: Once cooled, break the snack mix into clusters. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness and crunch.
Notes
- Make sure to stir the caramel constantly until it reaches a boil to avoid burning.
- Spread the mixture quickly before the caramel thickens and hardens to ensure even coating.
- You can substitute pecans and almonds with other nuts like walnuts or cashews depending on preference.
- Store the snack mix in an airtight container to keep it crunchy.
- Adding a pinch of sea salt to the caramel can enhance the flavor for a salted caramel variation.
Keywords: caramel snack mix, caramel nuts, crunchy snack mix, homemade caramel snack, nut and cereal mix