For a richer flavor, toast the pecan halves and almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant, before adding them to the cereal mixture. Feel free to customize the mix with other nuts, such as walnuts or cashews, or add dried cranberries or chocolate chips after baking for a festive touch. Store the cooled Christmas Crispix Mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Christmas Crispix Mix
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 10 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 25 mins
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SERVING16 People
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VIEWS18
Elevate your holiday snacking with this irresistible Christmas Crispix Mix. A symphony of crunchy cereal, toasted nuts, and a luscious caramel coating, this treat is perfect for sharing (or not!) during the festive season.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate60 g
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Cholesterol15 mg
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Fiber5 g
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Protein9 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium233 mg
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Sugar27 g
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Fat33 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Lightly butter a large roasting pan and two baking sheets; set aside. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
02
StepIn the prepared roasting pan, gently combine the crispy corn and rice cereal, pecan halves, and whole almonds. Ensure an even distribution for optimal coating. (5 minutes)
03
StepIn a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the packed brown sugar, corn syrup, and unsalted butter. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches 240 degrees F (115 degrees C) on a candy thermometer, or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed. (10-12 minutes)
04
StepRemove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the pure vanilla extract. (1 minute)
05
StepCarefully drizzle the caramel syrup over the cereal and nut mixture in the roasting pan. Gently toss to ensure every piece is evenly coated in the sweet goodness. (5 minutes)
06
StepBake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then stir and continue baking for another 30 minutes, or until the cereal and nuts are lightly golden and the caramel is bubbly. (60 minutes)
07
StepRemove the roasting pan from the oven and immediately spread the cereal mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Use two forks to separate any large clumps, allowing for faster and more even cooling. (10 minutes)
08
StepLet the Christmas Crispix Mix cool completely on the baking sheets before storing in an airtight container. This allows the caramel to harden and the flavors to meld. (60 minutes)
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Bianka Mohr
Jun 29, 2025The vanilla extract really elevates the flavor of this mix.
Christiana Thiel
Jun 21, 2025Be careful not to burn the caramel! Stir constantly while it's boiling.
Wilton Wunsch
Jun 19, 2025Easy to make but make sure the caramel covers everything
Jaime Kulas
Jun 17, 2025My kids loved helping me make this! A fun and festive activity.
Lacey Kutch
Jun 17, 2025This is the perfect homemade gift for the holidays.
Arely Leffler
Jun 15, 2025I added a pinch of sea salt to the caramel, and it really balanced the sweetness.
Carmen Stamm
Jun 2, 2025Make sure to spread it out on the baking sheets to cool properly. Otherwise, it will stick together.
Beaulah Abbott
May 25, 2025I substituted walnuts for pecans because that's what I had on hand, and it was still delicious!
Elody Rutherford
May 5, 2025Absolutely addictive! I made a double batch and it was gone in two days.
Nettie Rempel
May 2, 2025A great recipe to use up left over cereal