Chex Marries Popcorn Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 55 minutes
🥄 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 45 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 1 roasting pan full
🍴 Cuisine: Lunch/Snacks
Description
And guess what, you’re invited to the wedding! Serve this delightful Chex Marries Popcorn at parties or whip it up for a satisfying snack. I promise, it won’t last long!
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups cashews
- 4 cups popcorn
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preparation: Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit and line a roasting pan with foil to prevent sticking.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large roasting pan, combine the cashews and popcorn. Mix them well to ensure an even distribution.
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Prepare Glaze: In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt the margarine. Add the brown sugar, light corn syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir frequently until all the ingredients are fully incorporated, and the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Coat Chex Mixture: Once the glaze is ready, pour it evenly over the cashews and popcorn mixture in the roasting pan. Make sure all the ingredients are well coated with the glaze.
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Baking: Place the roasting pan in the preheated oven, uncovered, and bake for 45 minutes.
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Stirring: Every 15 minutes during the baking process, take the pan out of the oven and give the mixture a good stir to ensure even baking and coating.
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Cooling: After baking, spread the mixture onto wax paper and allow it to cool. Stir occasionally to break up any large clumps.
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Serve: Once cooled, your Chex Marries Popcorn is ready to be enjoyed! Serve it at your next gathering or indulge in it as a tasty snack.
This delightful recipe marries the crunchy goodness of cashews and popcorn with a sweet, caramelized glaze, creating a snack that’s irresistibly delicious. Perfect for kids and adults alike, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for more!
