Caramel Crispix Recipe (2024)

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This is a recipe for caramel Crispix with homemade caramel sauce mixed in. It’s the perfect no-bake dessert!

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Caramel Crispix is so delicious and addicting!

It’s the perfect snack to serve for holiday family get-togethers, and work parties, packaged as a Valentine’s Day treat for your sweetheart, kids to take to school, a snack for the Superbowl, or enjoying on movie night with family. They will all love it!

It makes a decent big batch to share. My in-laws love it when I make it for holiday gifts.

Want more fall desserts? Check out these fun fall cupcakes!

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Ingredients for Caramel Crispix

  • Crispix Cereal
  • Butter
  • Brown Sugar
  • Light Corn Syrup
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Baking Soda

How to Make Caramel Crispix

  • Start off by lining a baking sheet with either wax paper or parchment paper. If you go with parchment paper I recommend spraying it with non-stick cooking spray to keep it from sticking.
  • Pour Crispix cereal into a large bowl.
  • Next, you’ll melt the butter over the stove in a tall pot over medium-high heat (it will double in volume after adding the baking soda at the end). Add brown sugar to the pot. Bring it to a boil to fully dissolve the brown sugar.
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  • Stir in the corn syrup and vanilla extract. Let it come to a boil again. Add baking soda and continue whisking until it becomes more foamy and doubles in volume.
  • Pour caramel mixture over Crispix in the bowl and stir to coat.
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  • To prevent clumping, stir again after a few minutes. Be careful not to stir too much or too vigorously because the cereal will start crumbling.
  • Allow to fully cool before adding to an airtight container. I like to let mine sit out for at least an hour to fully dry and this helps prevent sticking once it’s in a container.
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It cools rather quickly. You’ll be able to package it up in no time (or start eating it!)

What if my cereal turns out sticky?

This snack does have a slight stickiness to it but overall is not meant to turn out sticky like syrup.

If it’s extra sticky, it’s because the baking soda was not added to the caramel syrup on the stovetop and allowed to become foamy and double in volume.

If the baking soda is not added, it remains a caramel syrup and therefore makes very sticky caramel cereal.

In the end, the cereal should have a nice crunch with a caramel coating and can easily be separated into pieces as you stir it.

Add-ins

Want to add some goodies to this snack mix?

Try adding pretzels, peanuts, pecans, or other cereals like Chex.

If you plan to add M&Ms, candy corn, or marshmallows it’d be a good idea to let the caramel cool a little bit before adding so they do not melt. I recommend sprinkling them on top of the cereal after it’s been added to the pans to cool, then carefully mix them in.

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  • Caramel Crispix
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Try these other sweet treats!

  • Butterscotch Blondies
  • Caramel Cupcakes
  • Caramel Cupcakes with Caramel Filling
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  • Salted Caramel Cheesecake with Oreo Crust
  • Scotcheroos
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Caramel Crispix Recipe

This is a recipe for caramel Crispix that's perfect for holidays, a treat for school, movie night, or a simple snack to munch on. It's the perfect no-bake dessert!

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Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 27 Servings

Author: Tiffany

Ingredients

  • 18 oz box of Crispix, The big family size, ~13.5 cups of cereal
  • 1 cup Butter
  • 2 cups Brown Sugar, packed
  • ½ cup Lite Corn Syrup
  • ½ teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with wax paper or if using parchment paper spray with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Pour Crispix cereal into a large bowl.

  • Melt butter in a tall saucepan or pot over medium-high heat. The caramel will double in volume once the baking soda is added in the next step. Add brown sugar and bring to a boil, while continuing to stir.

  • Once boiling, stir in corn syrup and vanilla extract. Let it come to a boil again. Add baking soda and continue whisking until it becomes more foamy and doubles in volume. Pour mixture over Crispix in the bowl and stir to coat.

  • Immediately pour the cereal onto the prepared baking sheet to cool. To prevent clumping, stir again after a few minutes. Be careful not to stir too much or too vigorously because the cereal will start crumbling.

  • Allow to fully cool before adding to an airtight container. I like to let mine sit out for at least an hour to fully dry and this helps prevent sticking once it's in a container.

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Nutrition

Serving: 0.5 CupCalories: 188 kcalCarbohydrates: 32 gProtein: 2 gFat: 7 gSaturated Fat: 4 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1 gMonounsaturated Fat: 2 gTrans Fat: 1 gCholesterol: 18 mgSodium: 193 mgPotassium: 94 mgFiber: 2 gSugar: 18 gVitamin A: 411 IUVitamin C: 2 mgCalcium: 56 mgIron: 6 mg

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Hi, I’m Tiffany!

Caramel Crispix Recipe (12)I'm the recipe developer and food photographer behind Simply Happenings. I'm also a wife, mom to two adventurous little boys, registered nurse, and live in the great Midwest. I like to feature quick 30-minute dinners, one-pot meals, and delicious recipes you can cook with all of your favorite household appliances. Read More →

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  1. Caramel Crispix Recipe (13)Nickie

    I want to make this for my co-workers for Christmas. Can you add peanuts or pretzels to it?

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    • Caramel Crispix Recipe (14)Tiffany

      Hi Nickie,

      Yes, peanuts and pretzels make great additions. Add them in at the same time you add the Crispix cereal. I would leave out the amount of Crispix for however much of the peanuts and pretzels you plan to add so there is enough caramel coating.

      Merry Christmas!
      -Tiffany

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  2. Caramel Crispix Recipe (15)Sam

    Why is it still super sticky after it is cool?

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    • Caramel Crispix Recipe (16)Tiffany

      I’ve encountered exactly what you’re referring to before!

      The trick to keeping the caramel from being too sticky later is, while in the saucepan, adding the baking soda and allowing it to foam up while the pot is still boiling hot. (See my above photos to see what it should look like.)
      This prevents it from being a sticky caramel sauce and more of a foamy substance. It should still be foamy when added to the Crispix cereal and as it cools, it sets and becomes a firmer coating.

      Reply

  3. Caramel Crispix Recipe (17)Pat Means

    The taste is great and easy to make! How do you store it??

    Reply

    • Caramel Crispix Recipe (18)Tiffany

      Hi Pat,
      I’m so glad you are enjoying the caramel Crispix! For storing, I recommend using an airtight container like a large tupperware container or a large ziploc bag. I typically use tupperware whenever I make it. If you happen to have a large metal canister from popcorn, those work great too! I’d store it for up to 5-7 days.
      Let me know if you have any questions!
      -Tiffany

      Reply

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FAQs

What is a substitute for Crispix cereal? ›

If you're using Chex, I recommend a combination of different Chex cereals (such as a few cups rice chex, a few cups wheat chex, and a few cups corn chex). That way you get the same flavor variety that you taste in Crispix, since Crispix includes both rice and corn.

How long is homemade Chex Mix good for? ›

Make Ahead Instructions: Chex mix tastes freshest when served within 2-3 days of making it, but it will last stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Freezing Instructions: Chex mix freezes great! Store in freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months.

Can you freeze Chex Party Mix? ›

Can You Freeze Homemade Chex Mix. Yes, most definitely. This party mix recipe makes a TON, so I usually freeze a bunch of it, so we can take it out in the summer and enjoy a little then too. I put in a freezer safe bag and remove as much air as possible without crushing the mix.

Is Crispix cereal good for you? ›

With 4g of sugar — or 1 teaspoon — per serving, Crispix isn't the best choice out there, but it's not terrible either.

Is it cheaper to buy Chex Mix or make your own? ›

Homemade Chex Mix is cheaper AND better tasting than anything you can buy at the store. Does homemade Chex Mix need to be refrigerated? You can store homemade Chex Mix at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Is it cheaper to make or buy Chex Mix? ›

Homemade Chex Mix Is Cheaper AND More Delicious Than The Store-Bought Stuff. Chex Mix offers variety: the crisp cereal, toasty pretzels, the unique crunch of the bagel chips. This homemade recipe puts the store-bought to shame.

Is Chex Mix healthy or unhealthy? ›

However, in general, Chex Mix tends to be a calorie-dense snack that is relatively high in fat, sodium, and carbohydrates. It's only fattening if you eat enough of it that you go over your daily calories burned.

Why is my Chex Mix soggy? ›

Using too much liquid. Don't go over the recipe's suggested liquid amounts; that is a sure way to get soggy mix (which, again, nobody wants). Follow this tip: If you need to make a change in liquid ingredients, just keep the amount the same.

What makes Chex Mix so good? ›

Chex Mix is such a perfect food because it is balanced. Each individual piece retains its own individual texture, shape and flavor, yet together the pieces compliment one another and are coated in the same spice blend. Not all pieces absorb the flavor in the same way — some, like the pretzels, are merely coated in it.

What is another name for Chex Mix? ›

First off this recipe can be found under many names besides Party Mix such as Chex Mix, Nuts and Bolts, TV Mix, or Snack Mix.

Is there a generic Crispix cereal? ›

Conversation. The generic Crispix is called "Crispy Hexagon Cereal". Gold star for creativity on that one.

Are Chex and Crispix the same thing? ›

Crispix is a blend of corn and rice cereal, while Chex is packed individually as corn, rice, or wheat. Alternatively, you could use Barbara's Multigrain Spoonfuls.

Why is Crispix out of stock? ›

Due to supply constraints in manufacturing, there is a temporary shortage of Crispix. At this time we do not have an estimated date on when it will be back in stock but can assure you, we are working as fast as we can to get it back on store shelves.

Is Crispix the same as corn chex? ›

As any Crispix muncher will quickly find out, the comparisons to be drawn between this cereal and Chex Mix are many, as the dual sides of the hexagons are essentially just pieces of Rice Chex and Corn Chex haphazardly stuck together through some miracle of food science.

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