Caramel Crispix Recipe
Caramel Crispix is a sweet and crunchy treat made by coating crispy cereal with a rich, buttery caramel sauce. Perfect as a snack or a dessert, this easy recipe combines the satisfying crunch of Crispix cereal with a smooth caramel coating that hardens as it cools to create a delightful combination of texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 (18 oz) box Crispix Cereal
Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup Butter
- 2 cups Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Corn Syrup
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to ensure the cereal mixture doesn’t stick while cooling.
- Combine Cereal: Pour the Crispix cereal into a large mixing bowl, making sure it is ready for the caramel coating.
- Melt Butter and Brown Sugar: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup of butter. Then add 2 cups of brown sugar, stirring constantly to prevent burning until the mixture reaches a rolling boil.
- Add Corn Syrup and Vanilla: Stir in 1/2 cup corn syrup and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, bringing the mixture back to a boil while continuing to stir to fully incorporate the ingredients.
- Add Baking Soda: Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. The mixture will foam and double in size, turning a light tan color. This aeration is key to achieving the right texture.
- Coat Cereal: Immediately pour the foamy caramel mixture over the Crispix cereal in the bowl. Stir gently and thoroughly to ensure every piece is well coated with the caramel.
- Cool and Set: Spread the coated cereal evenly over the prepared parchment paper. Allow it to cool completely, approximately 1 hour, so the caramel hardens and prevents stickiness, creating a crunchy, caramelized treat.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Stir constantly when boiling the caramel to avoid burning the sugar.
- Add baking soda off the heat to prevent overcooking and achieve the perfect foamy texture.
- Make sure to coat the cereal quickly before the caramel hardens.
- Let the caramel crisp cool completely at room temperature for best texture.
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