I got this recipe from my good friend Val over at Corn Bean Pigs and Kids. She is a busy Wife, Mother, and Farmer, and sharing good food and helping others turning them into traditions is something she loves to do, and this one will become your new tradition! If you don't already follow her, You should! I love when we get to Chat live with her from her "tractor" during harvest, or taste test the latest crazy Lay's chips flavors together! She is so fun! and great "farm" recipes to boot!
I love that you don't need a candy thermometer or any fancy equipment to make this! Just follow the steps, a few minutes over the stove and then a few steps in the microwave! Easy Peazy!
The Caramel hardens into a crispy, non sticky coating when it cools. So no mess! (Well.. that's only if you can keep your hands out of it long enough to let it cool!)
Mix in's: Have fun choosing your additonal add-ins: M & M's, Candy corns, peanuts or cashews, the sky is the limit, it's totally up to you!
Whether you make these in to treat bags for gifts, or serve this up for a party, I promise everyone will be coming back for more!
Printable Recipe
Caramel Crispix Mix:
Ingredients:
1 12 oz. box Crispix Cereal (or similar type)
1 cup Brown Sugar
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Your choice of Mix-ins: M&M's, Peanuts,Candy Corns, etc.
Directions:
- Combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup in pot and heat until boiling.
- Let boil for 30 seconds.
- Add baking soda adn stir until foamy.
- Pour mixture over cereal in large microwave safe bowl. Mix to coat squares.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir to evenly coat. Repeat 3 times.
- Spread on waxed paper to cool. (I opened up the empty cereal bag liner and used it )
- Once cool, stir in your choice of mix in's.
Enjoy!.. Don't nibble now.. cause then you're hooked!.. I' warned you!
