Certainly! Let’s delve into the realm of delectable treats with this enticing recipe for Caramel Cereal Crisps, perfect for satisfying those snack cravings and delighting both kids and adults alike! 🍪✨
Caramel Cereal Crisps
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 20 Cereal crisps
Description:
Did your child bring home the snack bucket from school today? The kids well enjoy this bar. I think you could also add some melted chocolate chips to the top.
Recipe Category:
Bar Cookie
Keywords:
Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Grains, Low Protein, Kid Friendly, Potluck, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 83.9
- Fat Content: 2.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 6.1mg
- Sodium Content: 82.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 15.7g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 11.3g
- Protein Content: 0.3g
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups cereal (of your choice)
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Begin by gathering all the required ingredients for this tantalizing treat. Ensure that your butter, light corn syrup, dark brown sugar, water, salt, and cereal are all measured out and ready to go.
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Melt Butter and Corn Syrup: In a large heavy pan, melt the butter over low heat. Once the butter has melted, add in the light corn syrup, stirring gently to combine the ingredients evenly.
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Add Sugar, Water, and Salt: Gradually incorporate the dark brown sugar, water, and salt into the pan, stirring continuously to create a smooth, uniform mixture. Allow the ingredients to meld together over low heat, infusing the air with a delightful aroma that promises sweet indulgence.
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Boil Until Thickened: Increase the heat slightly and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking. Allow the mixture to bubble away, simmering gently until it reaches a firm ball stage, approximately 3 minutes.
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Incorporate Cereal: Once the caramel mixture has reached the desired consistency, it’s time to introduce the star ingredient – cereal! Gradually add the cereal to the pan, stirring vigorously to ensure that each crispy morsel is thoroughly coated in the luscious caramel goodness.
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Spread in Pan: With the cereal evenly coated in the decadent caramel sauce, transfer the mixture to a buttered 9×13-inch pan. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the mixture evenly across the pan, ensuring a uniform thickness throughout.
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Shape and Cut: If needed, slip a sandwich bag over your hand to prevent sticking, then use it to gently press down on the mixture, smoothing it out and shaping it to fit the pan perfectly. Once shaped, use a sharp knife to cut the caramel-coated cereal into individual servings, creating neat, uniform squares or rectangles.
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Cool and Enjoy: Allow the caramel cereal crisps to cool completely in the pan, allowing the flavors to meld together and the texture to set. Once cooled, carefully remove the crisps from the pan and transfer them to a serving platter or airtight container. These delightful treats are now ready to be enjoyed by all!
Whether you’re packing them in lunchboxes, serving them at a potluck, or simply indulging in a sweet snack at home, these Caramel Cereal Crisps are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So go ahead, whip up a batch today and treat yourself to a taste sensation that’s both nostalgic and irresistible! 🌟👩🍳
