Best Caramel Corn Chex Mix 12 Recipes

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CARAMEL CORN CHEX® MIX (1/2 RECIPE)



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Make a small batch of caramel corn-inspired party mix packed with nuts and berries.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups popped microwave popcorn
2 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
1/2 cup mixed nuts
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, cut up
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 cup white vanilla baking chips
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In medium microwavable bowl, mix popcorn, cereal and nuts; set aside.
  • In microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar and corn syrup uncovered on High 45 seconds to 1 minute, stirring halfway through microwave time, until mixture is boiling.
  • Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High about 3 minutes, stirring and scaping bowl after every minute, until cereal just begins to turn brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups of the cooled cereal mixture to melted chips; toss gently until evenly coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil. Cool about 30 minutes or until set.
  • In serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures and cranberries. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

CARAMEL CORN CHEX™ MIX



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Make a caramel corn-inspired party mix packed with cranberries and nuts for gift giving or just for delicious munching.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups popped microwave popcorn
4 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
1 cup mixed nuts
1/2 cup butter or margarine, cut up
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In large microwavable bowl, mix popcorn, cereal and nuts; set aside.
  • In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar and corn syrup uncovered on High about 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring after 1 minute, until mixture is boiling.
  • Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High about 5 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute, until cereal just begins to turn brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Add 3 cups of the cooled cereal mixture to melted chips; toss gently until evenly coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil. Cool about 30 minutes or until set.
  • In serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures and cranberries. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

CARAMEL CHEX MIX



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This wonderfully crunchy snack is loaded with cereal, pretzels and nuts-and coated with a not-too-sweet brown sugar mixture. Package this up as gifts, or set out a bowl at your party and watch it disappear by the handful. -Samantha Moyer, Oskaloosa, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups each Rice Chex, Corn Chex and Wheat Chex
2 cups miniature pretzels
2 cups pecan halves
2 cups salted cashews
3/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cereal, pretzels and nuts. In a small saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat. , Spread into 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Stir; bake 6 minutes longer. Transfer to waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 27g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHEX CARAMEL CORN



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Make and share this Chex Caramel Corn recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 19 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 1/2 cups Corn Chex or 4 1/2 cups Rice Chex
4 cups popped microwave popcorn
1/2 cup honey roasted peanuts
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, popcorn and peanuts. Set aside.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla. Microwave uncovered on High about 2 minutes or until mixture is boiling; stirring after 1 minute. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
  • Microwave uncovered on High 4 to 5 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute.
  • Spread on waxed paper until cooled, stirring occasionally to break up. Store in airtight container.

CARAMEL CHEX MIX



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Make and share this Caramel Chex Mix recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nana in the woods

Categories     Low Protein

Time 4m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup white corn syrup
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
17 ounces Corn Chex, poured in a brown paper bag

Steps:

  • Bring to a boil: salt, corn syrup, brown sugar and butter. Boil 1-1/2 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoons soda.
  • Pour over the chex cereal in brown paper bag. Microwave 3-1/2 to 4 minutes. Shake bag after each minute. Spread on cookie sheet to cool. Store in covered container.

CARAMEL CORN AND PRETZEL MIX



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A crunchy and delicious snack mix made with pretzels, popcorn, and pecans.

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unpopped popcorn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups small pretzel twists
4 cups crispy rice cereal squares
2 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Place popcorn in a large pot with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Over a low heat, begin to pop the popcorn. Constantly shake the pot to ensure that the popcorn kernels and oil do not burn. Once the popping has slowed, remove the pot from heat.
  • In a large saucepan, mix butter or margarine, brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring this mixture to a boil (over a medium heat) while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low and do not stir for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and mix in baking powder and vanilla extract, stirring carefully.
  • In a large baking pan, combine popcorn, pretzels, cereal and pecans. Pour the butter mixture over the popcorn mixture, stir to coat.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, stirring the mixture after the first 15 minutes have elapsed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 233.5 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

CARAMEL CRISPY CHEX MIX



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Make and share this Caramel Crispy Chex Mix recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bren in LR

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 1/2 cups Rice Chex
4 1/2 cups Corn Chex
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter (or margarine)
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup candy-coated chocolate candy (plain or peanut MandM's)

Steps:

  • In a large microwavable bowl, place cereals.
  • In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave brown sugar, butter and corn syrup uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until smooth and dissolved. Stir in baking soda until dissolved. Pour over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
  • Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute, just until cereal begins to brown.
  • Cool 5 minutes; stir in candies.
  • Spread on waxed paper to cool; break into bite-size pieces. Store in air-tight container.

CARAMEL-CHURRO CHEX™ MIX



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Yes, they are wicked... wickedly delicious, that is. And they're also addictive.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Snack Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ½ cups crispy rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex®)
3 ½ cups bite-size corn square cereal (such as Corn Chex®)
1 cup halved pretzel sticks
½ cup honey roasted peanuts
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
½ cup caramels, each unwrapped and cut into 4 pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine rice and corn cereal squares, pretzels, and peanuts in a large bowl; stir to combine. Whisk butter, brown sugar, and vanilla together in a bowl; drizzle over cereal mixture and toss to coat.
  • Whisk together white sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle over cereal mixture; toss again to thoroughly coat. Add cereal mixture to the baking sheet, and spread out evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and cool for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in caramels, and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 259.8 mg, Sugar 30.8 g

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