Morning Caramel Snack Mix
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Morning Caramel Snack Mix
Directions
The day before:
- Line two 15x10x1-inch baking pans with foil; coat foil with cooking spray. Set pans aside.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and baking soda. Stir in oat cereal, pretzels, corn cereal, almonds, and, if desired, dried cranberries until coated.
- Divide cereal mixture between the prepared baking pans; cool. Break mixture apart into bite-size pieces. Transfer to resealable plastic bags or airtight storage containers; seal or cover tightly. Let stand at room temperature overnight.*
Tailgate day:
- Tote snack mix at room temperature. Provide moist towelettes when serving.
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*Tip:
For longer storage, store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts (Morning Caramel Snack Mix)
- Per serving:
- 176 kcal ,
- 9 g fat
- (3 g sat. fat ,
- 1 g polyunsaturated fat ,
- 4 g monounsaturated fat ),
- 11 mg chol. ,
- 246 mg sodium ,
- 23 g carb. ,
- 2 g fiber ,
- 11 g sugar ,
- 3 g pro.