Description
Caramel Crispix is a delightful snack combining crispy rice cereal coated in a rich, buttery caramel sauce. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for parties, movie nights, or just a sweet snack, featuring a perfect balance of crunch and caramel sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 (18 oz) box Crispix Cereal
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter
- 2 cups Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Corn Syrup
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to prevent sticking and for easy clean-up.
- Combine Cereal: Pour the entire box of Crispix cereal into a large mixing bowl to be coated later.
- Melt Butter and Sugar: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and stir constantly until the mixture reaches a boil.
- Add Corn Syrup and Vanilla: Once boiling, stir in corn syrup and vanilla extract. Bring the mixture back to a boil, continuing to stir constantly to prevent burning.
- Add Baking Soda: Stir in the baking soda while continuing to stir. The caramel mixture will become foamy, double in size, and turn a light tan color—this indicates it is ready.
- Coat Cereal: Pour the hot caramel mixture over the Crispix cereal in the bowl. Stir thoroughly to ensure every piece is well coated with the caramel sauce.
- Cool and Set: Transfer the coated cereal onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading it out evenly. Allow it to cool completely for about an hour to set the caramel and prevent stickiness before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to avoid sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Be sure to stir constantly when boiling the caramel to prevent burning.
- Baking soda creates a foamy texture and lightens the caramel’s color.
- Let the snack cool fully before breaking into pieces or storing to ensure the caramel hardens properly.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Caramel Crispix, caramel snack, crispy cereal treat, homemade caramel snack, easy caramel recipe, sweet snack
