Cashew Crunch
The ultimate snack that satisfies your cravings! Cashew Crunch combines sweet brown sugar, crunchy cashews, and crispy cereal to create a delightful treat. Perfect for movie nights or party snacks, you won't be able to resist this easy and delicious recipe!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Large Pot
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
- 9 cups Crispix cereal
- 8 oz cashews
- 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250ºF.
- In a large bowl, combine the Crispix cereal, cashews, and sweetened flaked coconut.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter.
- Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda.
- Pour over the cereal mixture, tossing to coat evenly.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch pan.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
- Pour onto wax or parchment paper to cool. Break into pieces.
Notes
- Tip 1: You can substitute any variety of Chex cereal for Crispix.
- Tip 2: Feel free to leave out the coconut if you aren’t a fan.
- Tip 3: This snack mix can be made ahead of time and stored in an air-tight container.