Caramel Crispix Recipe
Caramel Crispix is a delightful, crunchy snack combining the light, crisp texture of Crispix cereal with a rich, buttery caramel coating. This simple treat is perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or just a sweet snack to satisfy your caramel cravings. The caramel is made by boiling butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup, then enhanced with vanilla and baking soda to create a foamy, airy coating that binds perfectly to the cereal. Let it cool on parchment paper, and enjoy a deliciously sticky-sweet bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: About 10 servings 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Snack Base
- 1 (18 oz) box Crispix Cereal
Caramel Coating
- 1 cup Butter
- 2 cups Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Corn Syrup
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to ensure the coated cereal doesn’t stick while cooling.
- Measure cereal: Pour the Crispix cereal into a large mixing bowl, making sure there’s enough room to toss with the caramel.
- Melt butter and mix sugar: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup of butter. Add 2 cups of brown sugar and stir constantly until the mixture reaches a full boil.
- Add corn syrup and vanilla: Stir in 1/2 cup corn syrup and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, then bring the mixture back to a boil while continuing to stir to prevent burning.
- Add baking soda: Remove the pan from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. The mixture will foam up and turn a light tan color, becoming airy and smooth.
- Coat cereal: Immediately pour the caramel mixture over the Crispix cereal in the bowl. Stir thoroughly to coat every piece evenly with the caramel.
- Spread and cool: Quickly spread the coated cereal mixture evenly across the parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow to cool completely, about 1 hour, so the caramel hardens and the snack becomes crisp without stickiness.
Notes
- Make sure to stir constantly when boiling the sugar mixture to prevent it from burning.
- Adding baking soda creates a lighter texture in the caramel by introducing air bubbles.
- Cool the mixture completely on parchment paper to prevent the snack from sticking.
- Store the cooled Caramel Crispix in an airtight container to maintain its crispiness.
- This recipe is perfect to customize by adding nuts or chocolate chips after coating, if desired.
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