Best 7 Caramel Corn Snack Mix Recipes

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Caramel corn snack mix is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a sweet snack to enjoy at home or a treat to share with friends and family, caramel corn snack mix is sure to please everyone. With its combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy ingredients, caramel corn snack mix is a truly irresistible treat. Best of all, it can be made with just a few simple ingredients and in just a few minutes. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give caramel corn snack mix a try. You won't be disappointed!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL SNACK MIX



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

Provided by Trish Bennett

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Spray a large roasting pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • 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 : Calories 262.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 182.6 mg, Sugar 16.3 g

KOOKY CARAMEL CORN



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Go nuts for caramel corn that's easy to make, fun to eat and full of whole-grain goodness.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h10m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups MultiGrain Cheerios™ cereal
8 cups plain popped popcorn
1 cup regular salted or honey-roasted peanuts
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. In large bowl, stir cereal, popcorn and peanuts to mix; set aside.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat corn syrup, honey and butter over medium heat, stirring frequently, just until mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
  • Pour syrup mixture over cereal mixture; stir until cereal mixture is evenly coated. Pour mixture into ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan. With rubber spatula, spread mixture until even.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once or twice, until mixture is crisp. While mixture is baking, place sheet of waxed paper on work surface.
  • Immediately pour baked mixture onto waxed paper; spread out into a thin layer. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Break caramel corn into pieces. Store in tightly covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

CARAMEL CORN AND CRAISIN SNACK MIX



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Make and share this Caramel Corn and Craisin Snack Mix recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Loves2Teach

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 11 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 quarts popped popcorn, unpopped kernels removed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
6 ounces dried sweetened cranberries (craisins)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks or 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup honey roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Place popped corn in large bowl; set aside.
  • Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup and water in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Brush sides of pan with pastry brush dipped in water to remove any sugar crystals. Boil until mixture reaches 300° F (hard crack stage), about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Carefully stir in butter, salt, baking soda and vanilla. Pour syrup over popcorn; toss to coat. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Break up into chunks. Cool completely.
  • Combine cooled caramel corn with remaining ingredients. Mix gently.
  • CAUTION: Caramel is very hot and can cause severe burns. Use caution when handling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.6, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 239.1, Carbohydrate 64.2, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 47.7, Protein 5.4

CARAMEL SNACK MIX



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Instead of the usual savory cereal snack mix, this version gets just the right amount of sweetness from brown sugar and corn syrup. -Barbara Strohbehn, Gladbrook, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups Rice Chex
6 cups Corn Chex
6 cups Crispix
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease three 15x10x1-in. baking pans; set aside. In a large heat-proof bowl, combine the cereals; set aside., In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal and stir until well coated., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake, uncovered, at 200° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely. Break apart and store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CARAMEL CORN AND PRETZEL MIX



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A crunchy and delicious snack mix made with pretzels, popcorn, and pecans.

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unpopped popcorn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups small pretzel twists
4 cups crispy rice cereal squares
2 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Place popcorn in a large pot with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Over a low heat, begin to pop the popcorn. Constantly shake the pot to ensure that the popcorn kernels and oil do not burn. Once the popping has slowed, remove the pot from heat.
  • In a large saucepan, mix butter or margarine, brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring this mixture to a boil (over a medium heat) while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low and do not stir for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and mix in baking powder and vanilla extract, stirring carefully.
  • In a large baking pan, combine popcorn, pretzels, cereal and pecans. Pour the butter mixture over the popcorn mixture, stir to coat.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, stirring the mixture after the first 15 minutes have elapsed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 233.5 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

CARAMEL CEREAL SNACK MIX



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I like to share this sweet snack with neighbors, friends and co-workers. My husband gets upset if I don't leave enough at home for him! -Carol Merkel, Yorkville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 14 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups Corn Pops
1 cup salted peanuts
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°. In a large bowl, combine cereal and peanuts; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will foam). Immediately pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat., Spread into two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CARAMEL CORN MIX



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Go nuts with your next snack by adding caramel corn. Caramel Corn Mix combines the sweet popcorn and Deluxe Mixed Nuts for a salty, sweet treat.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 6 cups or 12 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 2

5 cups caramel popcorn
1 can (10 oz.) Deluxe Mixed Nuts

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 100 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh popcorn: Fresh popcorn will give your snack mix a better flavor and texture than stale popcorn.
  • Make sure the caramel is cooled before adding it to the popcorn: If the caramel is too hot, it will melt the popcorn and make it soggy.
  • Add the caramel in small batches: This will help to ensure that the popcorn is evenly coated.
  • Be careful not to overcook the caramel: Overcooked caramel will be hard and brittle.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins: You can add a variety of mix-ins to your caramel corn snack mix, such as nuts, seeds, pretzels, and dried fruit.
  • Store the snack mix in an airtight container: This will help to keep the snack mix fresh and crispy.

Conclusion:

Caramel corn snack mix is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for parties, potlucks, and movie nights. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a snack mix that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet and salty snack, give caramel corn snack mix a try. You won't be disappointed!

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