Ingredients for Cereal Crunchies
- Multi Bran Chex
- Corn Chex
- Cheerios Toasted Oat Cereal
- Miniature Pretzels
- Salted Mixed Nuts
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- Light Corn Syrup
- 1 teaspoon butter flavoring
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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How to Make Cereal Crunchies
- Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C). Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
- In a large bowl, combine 6 cups of your favorite cereal (like Cheerios, Rice Krispies, or a mix!), 1 cup pretzels (broken into smaller pieces), and 1 cup mixed nuts (pecans, walnuts, etc.).
- In a 2 1/2-quart saucepan, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1 teaspoon butter flavoring, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Boil for exactly 5 minutes, stirring frequently, without covering.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
- Remove the brown sugar syrup from the heat and immediately stir in the vanilla-baking soda mixture. The mixture will foam slightly.
- Pour the hot syrup over the cereal mixture and stir gently but thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring 2-3 times during baking to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Remove from the oven and immediately turn the cereal crunchies out onto the wax paper to cool.
- Allow to cool completely. Once cool, break into clusters.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
28 g
Sugar
53g
Fat
24g
Carbs
11g
