Description
A delightful sweet and salty snack mix combining Cheez-It crackers, pretzels, and a rich caramel coating that offers a unique blend of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (12.4 oz) Kellogg’s Cheez-It Original Crackers
- 2 cups Rold Gold Tiny Twists Pretzels
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) Land O’ Lakes Butter
- 1/2 cup Domino Light Brown Sugar (packed)
- 2 tbsp Karo Light Corn Syrup
- 1/4 tsp Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Mix the Cheez-It crackers and pretzels in a large bowl and spread them evenly onto a baking sheet.
- Combine butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil for 2 minutes.
- Add baking soda, stirring quickly to incorporate.
- Pour the caramel over the crackers and pretzels, tossing to coat evenly.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool completely on wax paper before serving.
Notes
For variations, try adding nuts or chocolate chips to the mix. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: snack mix, sweet and salty, party snack, caramel snack