Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
Interestingly, a squeeze of lime juice is the secret ingredient in this addictive snack mix.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 10
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ c. Hy-Vee butter | ||
| 1 c. packed Hy-Vee brown sugar | ||
| ¼ c. lime juice | ||
| 1 tsp. Hy-Vee salt | ||
| ½ tsp. Hy-Vee baking soda | ||
| ½ tsp. Hy-Vee ground cinnamon | ||
| 8 c. plain popped popcorn | ||
| 2 c. Hy-Vee toasted wheat cereal | ||
| 2 c. pretzel squares or Hy-Vee tiny twists | ||
| 1 c. Hy-Vee pecan pieces | ||
| 1 (3.5 oz) bar dark chocolate, chopped |
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Directions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line 2 baking pans with parchment paper.
- In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add brown sugar, lime juice and salt. Bring to boil, swirling pan to combine. Once sugar has dissolved, boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; carefully stir in baking soda and cinnamon.
- Toss caramel with popcorn, cereal, pretzels and pecans; spread evenly on prepared pans. Bake, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes or until caramel has set. Let cool completely.
- Meanwhile, place chocolate in heatproof bowl set over small saucepan of barely simmering water (bowl should not touch water). Heat, stirring often, until melted and smooth; drizzle over popcorn mixture. Let stand until set.
- Tips:
- Package in festive tins or clear bags to give as gifts during the holiday season.
- Zoet Dark Chocolate 57% Cacao is an excellent choice when selecting a good-quality chocolate to prepare this treat.
Nutrition facts
Servings
430 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 18g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 770mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 62g
- Protein: 6g
Daily Values
0%
Vitamin A 4%
0%
Vitamin C 4%
0%
Iron 25%
0%
Calcium 4%
Recipe Source:
Hy-Vee.