Description
Caramel Crispix is a crunchy, sweet snack made by coating Crispix cereal with a rich homemade caramel sauce. The caramel is prepared by melting butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup, then mixed with baking soda and vanilla to create a light, foamy caramel that perfectly coats the cereal, resulting in a deliciously crispy treat that’s perfect for snacking or sharing.
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 it aside to cool the coated cereal later.
- Combine Cereal: Pour the entire box of Crispix cereal into a large mixing bowl to prepare for coating.
- Melt Butter and Create Caramel: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and stir constantly until the mixture reaches a boil.
- Add Syrup and Vanilla: Once boiling, stir in the corn syrup and vanilla extract. Continue to boil while stirring to combine well.
- Add Baking Soda: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the baking soda. Keep stirring as the mixture becomes foamy, doubles in size, and turns a light tan color; this aeration is key to the caramel texture.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the foamy caramel mixture over the Crispix cereal and stir gently but thoroughly until all the cereal is evenly coated.
- Set and Cool: Spread the coated cereal evenly over the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow it to cool completely at room temperature for about an hour to set and prevent stickiness.
Notes
- Ensure constant stirring during caramel preparation to avoid burning the sugar.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking when cooling.
- Allow the snack to cool completely before storing to maintain crispiness.
- Store in an airtight container to keep fresh for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Caramel Crispix, caramel cereal snack, homemade caramel snack, Crispix recipe, crunchy caramel treat, sweet snack
