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Caramel Corn Chex™ Mix

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 28, 2017
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Make a caramel corn-inspired party mix packed with cranberries and nuts for gift giving or just for delicious munching.

Caramel Corn Chex™ Mix

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 18
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups popped microwave popcorn
  • 4 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
  • 1 cup mixed nuts
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, cut up
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips
  • 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In large microwavable bowl, mix popcorn, cereal and nuts; set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar and corn syrup uncovered on High about 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring after 1 minute, until mixture is boiling.
  • Step 
    3
    Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High about 5 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute, until cereal just begins to turn brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up.
  • Step 
    4
    In medium microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Add 3 cups of the cooled cereal mixture to melted chips; toss gently until evenly coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil. Cool about 30 minutes or until set.
  • Step 
    5
    In serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures and cranberries. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition

240 Calories
13g Total Fat
2g Protein
28g Total Carbohydrate
18g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
240
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
13g
19%
Saturated Fat
5g
27%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
15mg
5%
Sodium
170mg
7%
Potassium
95mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
28g
9%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
18g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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