Indulge in a sweet and crunchy caramel snack mix with this easy recipe. Made with a combination of popcorn, pretzels, nuts, and caramel sauce, this addictive snack is perfect for parties, movie nights, or snacking on the go. The caramel coating adds a rich and gooey sweetness that satisfies every craving. Get ready to enjoy a crowd-pleasing treat that will disappear in no time!
Ingredients
- 10 cups of popped popcorn
- 2 cups of pretzels
- 1 cup of mixed nuts
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup of corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, pretzels, and mixed nuts. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring until smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes without stirring.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up, so be careful.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Transfer the coated mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out in a single layer.
- Bake at 250°F (120°C) for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and stir the mixture.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the caramel snack mix cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Once cooled, break the mixture into smaller clusters and serve. Enjoy!
