Caramel Snack Mix

Caramel Snack Mix

This is the most requested item I bring to the office. It has become the Christmas gift of choice from my kitchen.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Yield:
15 to 20 servings
Servings:
20

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • ¾ cup white corn syrup
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup almonds
  • 1 (12 ounce) package crispy corn and rice cereal

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Spray a large roasting pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2
In a medium-size microwave safe bowl, mix butter, white corn syrup and brown sugar. Place the mixture in the microwave and cook 2 minutes, or until butter melts.

Step 3
Place the cereal, pecans and almonds into the prepared roasting pan. Pour the melted butter mixture over the cereal and nuts and mix gently until the cereal and nuts are coated.

Step 4
Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

Step 5
As the snack mix is cooling, be sure to continue to stir so that the mix will not harden in one big lump.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

262
Calories
13g
Fat
37g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 262
% Daily Value *
Total Fat13g 16%
Saturated Fat4g 18%
Cholesterol12mg 4%
Sodium183mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate37g 13%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars16g
Protein3g
Vitamin C9mg 44%
Calcium36mg 3%
Iron2mg 9%
Potassium113mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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