CARAMEL CORN AND PRETZEL MIX

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A crunchy and delicious snack mix made with pretzels, popcorn, and pecans.

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unpopped popcorn
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups small pretzel twists
4 cups crispy rice cereal squares
2 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Place popcorn in a large pot with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Over a low heat, begin to pop the popcorn. Constantly shake the pot to ensure that the popcorn kernels and oil do not burn. Once the popping has slowed, remove the pot from heat.
  • In a large saucepan, mix butter or margarine, brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring this mixture to a boil (over a medium heat) while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low and do not stir for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and mix in baking powder and vanilla extract, stirring carefully.
  • In a large baking pan, combine popcorn, pretzels, cereal and pecans. Pour the butter mixture over the popcorn mixture, stir to coat.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, stirring the mixture after the first 15 minutes have elapsed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 233.5 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

Koketso Lee Malungane
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Rakib Sk
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I think it needs some tweaking. I would add more salt to the caramel, and I would also try using a different type of chocolate chips. Maybe dark chocolate or peanut butter chips.


Samod Adebisi
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The caramel corn and pretzel mix was good, but it wasn't as good as I expected. I think I was expecting it to be more like a traditional caramel corn recipe, but it was more like a popcorn snack mix.


darnell neely
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This recipe is way too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using half the amount of sugar next time.


Tyler Higgins
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my caramel corn and pretzel mix turned out too hard. I think I might have cooked the caramel for too long. Next time I'll try cooking it for a shorter amount of time.


Gifty Selassie
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Arthur Kaunda
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The caramel corn and pretzel mix turned out great! The caramel was perfectly sweet and sticky, and the pretzels added a nice salty crunch. I also loved the addition of the nuts and chocolate chips.


David Bassey
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This caramel corn and pretzel mix is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover popcorn and pretzels. I also love that it's a no-bake recipe, so it's perfect for hot summer days.


Victoria Kafinyangwe
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my friends and family. It's the perfect party snack mix, and it's also great for taking on road trips or picnics.


RJ Tech
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This caramel corn and pretzel mix is the perfect snack! It's sweet, salty, and crunchy, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can customize it with my favorite toppings, too. This time I added some chopped peanuts and chocolate chips, but I've also