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Spicy Caramel Corn Snack Mix

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 16, 2023
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Calling all you vegetarian snack lovers, this one's for you! From Betty Crocker Snacks cookbook, Bugles snacks and almonds get coated with a buttery, sweet and slightly spicy caramel coating that's tossed with pretzels and caramel candies. Delicious!

Spicy Caramel Corn Snack Mix

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 16
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups Bugles™ original corn snacks
  • 1 cup salted roasted whole almonds
  • 1/3 cup caramel topping
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 2 cups mini pretzel twists
  • 1 cup (about 28 from a 10.6-oz bag) unwrapped chocolate-covered chewy caramels

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Line 15x10-inch pan with sides with waxed paper; set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    In large microwaveable bowl, add corn snacks and almonds. In small bowl, mix caramel topping, melted butter and red pepper; pour over corn snack mixture; toss to coat.
  • Step 
    3
    Microwave uncovered on High for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every minute, until corn snack mixture is evenly coated and caramelized. Spread in pan, spreading pieces apart. Let stand until completely cooled, about 30 minutes.
  • Step 
    4
    In large serving bowl, toss coated corn snack mixture with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition

200 Calories
9g Total Fat
3g Protein
25g Total Carbohydrate
12g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
200
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
14%
Saturated Fat
3g
14%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
220mg
9%
Potassium
125mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
25g
8%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
12g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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