Cinnamon Caramel Snack Mix

Sweet with a hint of cinnamon - this Cinnamon Caramel Snack Mix is easy to make and great for snacking! Perfect for movie night, lunch snacks, or just when you feel like a sweet snack.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 250kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups crisp corn cereal such as Corn Chex
2 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal such as Rice Chex
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread both cereals onto the baking sheet. Set aside.
2 1/2 cups crisp corn cereal, 2 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the corn syrup, brown sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, do not stir and let the mixture cook for 5 minutes.
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons corn syrup, 1/2 teaspoon salt
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and the cinnamon.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Pour the mixture over the cereal on the baking sheet. Pour as evenly as possible. Use a spatula to lightly mix the caramel mixture into the cereal. Try to keep the mixture in as much of a single layer as possible. Do not touch with your hands - it will be very hot.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes, then remove the baking sheet and stir the mixture again. Return the the oven and bake for an additional 5-8 minutes.
Remove from the oven and stir one more time. Let the mixture sit until cooled, then break into pieces before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

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