Salted Caramel Stuffed Chex® Cereal Treats

Salted Caramel Stuffed Chex® Cereal Treats
This recipe makes 16 servings with 236 calories, 4g of protein, and 8g of fat each. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of butter, sugar, whipping cream, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
To make the Caramel
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Layer, in 1- to 2-quart saucepan, stir together sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves and turns into a syrup, stirring frequently.
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Heat to boiling and boil until syrup becomes dark golden brown (a warm, whiskey color).
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Remove from heat.
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Quickly stir in 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in cream, vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth, heating over medium heat if necessary.
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Pour caramel into medium bowl; cool about 15 minutes or until spreadable.
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Meanwhile, to make the Cereal
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Layers, spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
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In 3- to 4-quart saucepan, cook 3 tablespoons butter and the marshmallows over medium heat, stirring until mixture is melted and well combined. Stir in cereal, popcorn, peanuts and 1/4 teaspoon salt until coated.
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Firmly press half of mixture in bottom of pan.
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Spread cooled spreadable caramel in an even layer over top of cereal mixture. Top with remaining cereal mixture, pressing gently.
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Sprinkle top with additional coarse sea salt. Cool 1 hour before cutting into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 45 m.
Servings16
Health Score4
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