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Caramel Crispix Cereal Recipe

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Caramel Crispix is a delightful sweet snack made by coating Crispix cereal with a homemade caramel sauce. This simple recipe combines buttery caramel with light brown sugar and corn syrup, quickly transforming ordinary cereal into a crunchy, flavorful treat. Perfect for parties, snacking, or a sweet addition to your dessert table.

Ingredients

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Caramel Sauce

  • 1 cup Butter
  • 2 cups Light Brown Sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup Lite Corn Syrup
  • 1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda

Cereal

  • 18 ounces Crispix Cereal (approximately 13.5 cups, big family size)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with wax paper or spray parchment paper with non-stick cooking spray to prevent the caramel-coated cereal from sticking during cooling.
  2. Measure the Cereal: Pour 18 ounces of Crispix cereal into a large mixing bowl to have it ready for coating with the caramel mixture.
  3. Melt Butter and Start Caramel: In a tall saucepan or pot with deep sides, melt 1 cup of butter over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups packed light brown sugar and whisk continuously as the mixture comes to a boil.
  4. Add Corn Syrup and Vanilla: Once boiling, stir in 1/2 cup lite corn syrup and 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to boil again while whisking continuously to ensure even cooking.
  5. Incorporate Baking Soda: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. This will cause the caramel to foam up and double in volume, turning into a light tan color.
  6. Coat the Cereal: Immediately pour the foamy caramel mixture over the Crispix cereal in the bowl. Stir gently to evenly coat all cereal pieces with the caramel.
  7. Cool the Mixture: Quickly pour the coated cereal onto the prepared baking sheet to cool. After a few minutes, gently stir the cereal to prevent clumps, but avoid stirring too vigorously to prevent crumbling.
  8. Set the Caramel: Allow the cereal to fully cool for at least one hour until the caramel hardens and is no longer sticky. Store the cooled Caramel Crispix in an airtight container.
  9. Optional Crispness Step: If the cereal remains sticky, bake it in a preheated oven at 275°F for 15 minutes, stirring every 5-10 minutes to ensure crispness and proper caramel setting.

Notes

  • Use a tall saucepan with deep sides to accommodate the foaming caramel when baking soda is added.
  • Stir the caramel mixture continuously to prevent burning.
  • Be gentle when stirring the coated cereal to avoid crushing the pieces.
  • Letting the caramel set at room temperature helps prevent stickiness before storage.
  • Baking at 275°F to crisp the caramel coating is optional but recommended for extra crunch and reduced stickiness.

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