Kids in the Kitchen: Caramel Crispix

This is great recipe to make when you need a fast and easy sweet fix. This recipe is something the kids can help with since they can shake the bag and help spread out the yummy mix. Depending on your child's age would depend on if they can get the bowl out of the microwave or not.  BUT there is plenty for the kids to help with. They can help measure and stir in ingredients into the caramel mixture.

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Caramel Crispix

*1 box of crispix cereal

*1 stick of butter (real stuff)

*1 cup brown sugar

*1/3 cup white Karo syrup

*1/2 tsp salt

*1/2 tsp baking soda

*1 clean brown paper bag (grocery size)

 

To Make:

In a microwaveable bowl, melt butter in microwave.
When its melted, add brown sugar, syrup, and salt.
Mix together well.
Put back in microwave and cook for 2 min or until it starts to bubble.
Remove from microwave.
Place crispix in brown bag.
Add baking soda to caramel mix and stir till mixed
Pour caramel mix over cereal and shake bag.
Place in microwave for 1 min 30 sec, shake, microwave for 1 min 30 sec, shake.
Once done, pour cereal onto cookie sheet and let cool/dry.

NOTE: If you have a older microwave (1000 watts or lower), please add some more cooking time when microwaving in the bag. The mix should be crispy/crunchy when cooled.  

 

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