Cereal crunchies, also known as cereal treats or crispy cereal bars, are a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. These treats are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of ingredients, making them a great option for parties, picnics, or after-school snacks.
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CEREAL CRUNCHIES
Folks can't get enough of this irresistible snack mix. A slightly sweet vanilla coating is the perfect match for the blend of mini pretzels, crispy cereal and salted nuts. It's a real crowd-pleaser. -Juanita Carlsen of North Bend, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 8-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the cereals, pretzels and nuts; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter flavoring and salt. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine vanilla and baking soda. Remove brown sugar syrup from the heat; stir in vanilla mixture (syrup will foam). Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat., Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes; stir. Microwave 2-3 minutes longer; stir. Microwave at 50% power for 2-3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Cool for 3 minutes, stirring well several times. Spread onto waxed paper to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 446mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CINNAMON CEREAL CRUNCHIES
Make and share this Cinnamon Cereal Crunchies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by buttercup0009
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees and grease a cookie sheet.
- Beat egg white in a large bowl on high speed until foamy.
- Beat in cinnamon and salt.
- Gradually beat in brown sugar on med speed until thick and glossy.
- Fold in cereal until completely coated.
- Spread as thinly as possible on the cookie sheet.
- Bake 12-15 minutes (no more!!!) or until set.
- Immediately remove from cookie sheet using spatula.
- Cool and then break into pieces.
- Store in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.4, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 361, Carbohydrate 44.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 26, Protein 2.8
PRETZEL CEREAL CRUNCH
A festive container of this salty-sweet treat was left in my mailbox several Christmases ago-and disappeared in a twinkling! My neighbor shared the quick and easy recipe. I've since added peanut butter because I love that flavor! -Cindy Lund, Valley Center, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield about 9 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cereals, pretzels and pecans. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chips; stir until smooth. Stir in peanut butter. Drizzle over cereal mixture; toss to coat. Spread evenly on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
HONEY CRUNCHIES
Make and share this Honey Crunchies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kim19068
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 25m
Yield 60 crunchies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine flours, baking soda and baking powder.
- Mix well.
- Cream margarine, brown sugar, honey, egg and yogurt together thoroughly.
- Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture, mixing well.
- Stir in cereals and coconut.
- Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto UNgreased baking sheets.
- Press lightly with floured fork.
- Bake at 350ºF for 7-9 minutes, or until light golden.
- Don't overbake.
- Cool on baking sheets 3 minutes, then remove and cool completely on wire racks.
CEREAL CRUNCHIES
Make and share this Cereal Crunchies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by trick
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h30m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cereals, pretzels and nuts; set aside.
- In a 2-1/2 quart saucepan,combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter flavoring and salt. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine vanilla and baking soda.
- Remove brown sugar syrup from the heat; stir in vanilla mixture (syrup will foam). Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat.
- Bake at 200 degrees 1 hour, stirring 2 or 3 times during baking.
- Turn out at once on wax paper; spread apart and allow to cool completely. Break apart; store in tightly covered container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.4, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 16.2, Sodium 688.4, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 13.3, Protein 4.2
BUTTERSCOTCH HONEY CEREAL CRUNCHIES
Make and share this Butterscotch Honey Cereal Crunchies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Irmgard
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 30m
Yield 72 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Combine the flour, baking soda and baking powder.
- Cream the butter, sugars, honey and egg thoroughly.
- Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing well.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden.
- Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a rack and cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 9.7, Sodium 57.7, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 7.5, Protein 0.7
CREAM CHEESE CRUNCHIES
Make and share this Cream Cheese Crunchies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by pines506
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 50m
Yield 36 bars
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine in double boiler over hot water, morsels and butter.
- Heat until melted and smooth.
- Transfer to large bowl.
- Stir in crumbs and nuts.
- Mix with a fork until mixture forms a crumbly dough.
- Reserve 2 cups mixture for topping.
- Press remaining mixture into a 15x10x1 baking pan.
- Bake at 350 for 12 minutes.
- In large bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar.
- Beat until smooth.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Blend in flour and lemon juice.
- Pour evenly over baked crust.
- Sprinkle top with reserved crumbs.
- Bake at 350F for 20 minutes.
- Cool completely.
- Cut into 2x1 inch bars.
- Chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.2, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 34.5, Sodium 95.9, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 6.9, Protein 4.3
CRUNCHY NO-BAKE CEREAL COOKIES
Crunchy peanut butter and chocolate cereal cookies! Yum!
Provided by Shelly C
Categories No-Bake Cookies
Time 1h15m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Pour cereal into a large bowl.
- Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until melted and fully combined, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in peanut butter and maple syrup until thoroughly blended. Pour over the cereal and mix to combine.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop batter onto the prepared tray. Let sit until firm, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 63.8 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCHIES
Yummy peanut butter cookies with a surprising ingredient, crispy rice cereal squares.
Provided by CBUKER
Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, peanut butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the peanut butter mixture. Crush the cereal squares and stir into the dough until well blended. Roll tablespoons of dough into balls and place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Flatten slightly using a fork and making a criss cross pattern. Dip the fork in sugar to prevent sticking.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bottoms are lightly browned. Let stand on the cookie sheet for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 65.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
CRUNCHY FRUIT & NUT CEREAL
Start the day with a filling and healthy mix of puffed rice, oats, fruit and nuts
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Breakfast, Brunch
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Scatter porridge oats and nuts on a baking sheet. Cook for 8-10 mins or until lightly golden.
- Remove and cool, then mix with fruit and cereal. Serve with skimmed milk or fat-free yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 46 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 33 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
Tips for Making Perfect Cereal Crunchies:
- Choose the right cereal. Use a cereal that is sturdy and will hold its shape when coated in syrup, such as Chex, Rice Krispies, or Corn Flakes. Avoid using cereals that are too delicate, such as Puffins or Shredded Wheat, as they will break down easily.
- Use fresh ingredients. The fresher the butter, syrup, and marshmallows, the better your cereal crunchies will taste. Avoid using ingredients that are old or have been sitting in the pantry for a long time.
- Be careful not to overcook the syrup. The syrup should be thick and golden brown, but not too dark. If you overcook the syrup, it will become too hard and brittle.
- Stir the cereal constantly. This will help to prevent the cereal from sticking together and ensure that it is evenly coated in syrup.
- Don't add the marshmallows too early. Add the marshmallows to the cereal mixture after it has cooled slightly, otherwise they will melt and become gooey.
- Press the cereal mixture firmly into the pan. This will help to keep the cereal crunchies together and prevent them from falling apart.
- Let the cereal crunchies cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from sticking to the knife.
Conclusion:
Cereal crunchies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a simple snack. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect cereal crunchies every time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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