Chicago Style Cashew Crunch
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Recipe type: Snack Mix
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 7 cups
 
(inspired by Garrett's Popcorn)
Ingredients
  • 2 cups Corn Chex cereal
  • 1 cup cheese-flavored crackers (I use Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Flavor Blasted)
  • 3 cups cheese-flavored corn puffs
  • 1 cup roasted salted cashew halves
  • ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 250˚ F. Combine cereal, crackers, corn puffs and cashews in a 9x13-inch pan.
  2. Place brown sugar, corn syrup and butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for one minute. Stir and microwave on high for an additional 1 to 1½ minutes, or until it comes to a boil. Add baking soda and combine. Pour over cereal mixture and stir to coat.
  3. Bake in a 250˚F oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven and spread onto waxed paper to cool. Break apart and enjoy!
Recipe by Jazzy Gourmet Cooking Studio at https://jazzygourmetblog.com/2013/01/chicago-style-cashew-crunch/