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Gluten-Free Chex® Caramel Corn

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  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 19
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A sweet crunchier version of an American favorite, perfect for picnics, nibbling on by a cozy fire or for gift-giving.
Updated Aug 25, 2017
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Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups Corn Chex™ or Rice Chex™ cereal
  • 4 cups popped microwave popcorn
  • 1/2 cup honey-roasted peanuts, if desired
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Steps

  •  
    1
    Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, popcorn and peanuts; set aside.
  •  
    2
    In medium microwavable bowl, microwave butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla uncovered on High about 2 minutes or until mixture is boiling, stirring after 1 minute. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
  •  
    3
    Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute. Spread on waxed paper to cool, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up. Store in airtight container.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Butter or margarine flavors this treat wonderfully and makes the best caramel coating. Do not use vegetable oil spreads.
  • tip 2
    Pick up a bag of popped popcorn to use in place of the microwave popcorn.
  • tip 3
    Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.
  • tip 4
    Oven Directions: Heat oven to 250°F. Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In ungreased large roasting pan, mix cereal, popcorn and peanuts; set aside. In 2-quart saucepan, heat butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition

80 Calories, 3g Total Fat, 0g Protein, 13g Total Carbohydrate, 5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
80
Calories from Fat
30
Total Fat
3g
5%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
8%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
105mg
4%
Potassium
30mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
13g
4%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
5g
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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