I bagged this up and gave it out as treats for Christmas.
Looking for a simple yet delicious snack that’s perfect for any occasion? These Churro Snacks are the answer! They’re inspired by the classic churro, but with a crunchy cereal twist. Get ready to indulge in a sweet and satisfying treat that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
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A crunchy and sweet treat that’s perfect for a quick snack or a party.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Honeycomb cereal | 5 cups |
| Brown sugar | ⅔ cup |
| Butter | ½ cup (1 stick) |
| Corn syrup | ⅓ cup |
| Vanilla | 1 teaspoon |
| Baking soda | ¼ teaspoon |
| Granulated sugar | ½ cup |
| Cinnamon | 1 ½ teaspoons |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare cereal: Pour the Honeycomb cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
- Make the caramel:
- In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup.
- Stir constantly over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Continue boiling for 1 more minute.
- Combine ingredients:
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda. The mixture will bubble and expand.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the cereal and toss to coat evenly.
- Add cinnamon sugar:
- In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the cereal and toss again to coat evenly.
- Bake:
- Spread the cereal mixture on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Cool and serve:
- Let the cereal cool completely before breaking it into bite-sized pieces.
- Store in an airtight container.
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