Game Day Crunch

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This sweet, salty, caramel snack mix recipe was given to me several years ago by a coworker. I make it for parties, game nights, and, of course, Game Days.

Submitted by Kimniki
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
10 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • ½ cup butter

  • ¼ cup white corn syrup

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 6 cups crispy wheat cereal squares (such as Wheat Chex®)

  • 2 cups pretzel sticks

  • 1 ½ cups peanuts

Directions

  1. Mix brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup together in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until bubbling, 3 1/2 minutes. Stir and microwave for 2 more minutes. Stir baking soda and vanilla extract into brown sugar mixture.

  2. Fold cereal squares, pretzel sticks, and peanuts into brown sugar mixture until well coated. Microwave for 2 minutes. Stir and microwave again for 1 minute; stir well. Spread mixture onto waxed paper and cool completely; break into small pieces.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

210 Calories
10g Fat
28g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 210
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 407mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 127mg 3%

* 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.