Caramel Cheetos

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These caramel cheetos are the perfect salty-sweet snack. They feature cheese and caramel flavors and are irresistible.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
20
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • 2 (8.5 oz) bags crunchy cheese curls (such as Cheetos®)

  • 1 cup light corn syrup

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 1 stick (8 oz) butter

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Pour cheetos into a large bowl.

  3. Combine light corn syrup, brown sugar, and butter in a saucepan over medium high heat. Stir constantly and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook for 1 minute and then pour mixture over the cheetos.

  4. Working quickly, stir to coat cheetos with sugar mixture and pour them out onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread them out into an even layer.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Break any clumps into small pieces. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container. 

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

299 Calories
18g Fat
35g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 299
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 313mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 59mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.