Game Day Crunch
Description
Cereal squares, pretzels, and peanuts are tossed in a salty caramel sauce for the perfect crunchy snack for Game Days.
Ingredients
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1 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup butter
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1/4 cup white corn syrup
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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6 cups crispy wheat cereal squares (such as Wheat Chex®)
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2 cups pretzel sticks
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1 1/2 cups peanuts
Directions
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Mix brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup together in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until bubbling, 3 1/2 minutes. Stir and microwave for 2 more minutes. Stir baking soda and vanilla extract into brown sugar mixture.
2
Fold cereal squares, pretzel sticks, and peanuts into brown sugar mixture until well coated. Microwave for 2 minutes. Stir and microwave again for 1 minute; stir well. Spread mixture onto waxed paper and cool completely; break into small pieces.