Ingredients for Chex Caramel Corn
- 9 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 6 cups popped popcorn (about 1 bag microwave popcorn)
- 1 cup honey roasted peanuts
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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How to Make Chex Caramel Corn
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the Chex cereal, popcorn, and peanuts. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the cereal mixture and stir gently but thoroughly until all the pieces are evenly coated.
- Spread the caramel corn in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the caramel is set and slightly golden brown. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
- Let the caramel corn cool completely on the baking sheet before breaking it into smaller pieces and storing in an airtight container. This prevents sticking.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
23g
Fat
9g
Carbs
4g
