Chex Caramel Corn

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Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups Corn Chex or 4 1/2 cups Rice Chex
  • 4 cups popped microwave popcorn
  • 1/2 cup honey roasted peanuts
  • 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
  • 6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, popcorn and peanuts. Set aside.
  2. In medium microwavable bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla. Microwave 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 4 to 5 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute.
  4. Spread on waxed paper until cooled, stirring occasionally to break up. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

735 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.9g 12% DV
Total Fat 27.7g 35% DV
Carbs 104.7g 38% DV
Fiber 3.9g 14% DV
Sugar 67.2g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 354.3mg 15% DV
Potassium 181.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 2.5mcg
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 32.3mg 2% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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