Crispix Mix
A sweet and salty caramel snack made with Crispix cereal, this quick and crunchy treat is microwave-friendly, minimal mess, and completely addictive.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Snack, Party Food, Dessert
- Method: Microwave (or Oven)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 ounces (1 large box) Crispix cereal
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
Place Crispix cereal in a large microwave-safe bowl or paper bag. Line two baking sheets with parchment or silpat and set aside.
In a large saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often. Boil for 1½–2 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. The mixture will foam, then settle.
Pour caramel mixture over Crispix and stir gently to coat.
Microwave the caramel-coated Crispix for 1 minute on high. Stir gently. Repeat for a total of 4 minutes, stirring after each minute.
Spread the mix onto prepared baking sheets and sprinkle generously with sea salt.
Let cool completely. Break into chunks and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
Don’t boil the caramel too long — it can turn hard instead of chewy.
For extra crunch or large batches, use the oven: bake at 250°F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
You can add chopped nuts or drizzle with melted chocolate for variation.
Find it online: https://elladishes.com/crispix-mix/