For a deeper caramel flavor, use brown butter instead of regular unsalted butter. Toast the cashews lightly in a dry pan before adding to enhance their nutty flavor. Be extremely careful when working with hot sugar, as it can cause severe burns. Keep children away from the cooking area. If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test for the hard-crack stage by dropping a small amount of the hot syrup into a bowl of ice water. If it separates into hard, brittle threads, it's ready. For a festive variation, consider adding a pinch of sea salt or a sprinkle of coarse sugar to the finished product.
Christmas Crunch
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PREP TIME0 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME0 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS60
This delightful Christmas Crunch is a symphony of sweet and crunchy textures, perfect for holiday snacking or gifting. A buttery caramel base studded with crispy rice cereal and cashews creates an irresistible treat that's both quick to make and utterly delicious.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate55 g
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Cholesterol8 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium193 mg
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Sugar39 g
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Fat8 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View Prepare your workspace: Generously grease a 10x15 inch baking pan. Set aside. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Create the Caramel Base: In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture comes to a rolling boil. (10 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Achieve the Hard Crack Stage: Continue to cook the mixture without stirring, monitoring closely with a candy thermometer. Cook until the thermometer reaches 300°F (150°C), also known as the hard-crack stage. (10-15 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Incorporate Flavors and Crunch: Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately. Quickly stir in the butter, vanilla extract, and baking soda. The mixture will foam up. Immediately add the crispy rice cereal and roasted cashews, stirring to coat evenly. (3 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Cool and Break: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread into an even layer. Allow it to cool completely at room temperature. (30-45 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Break into pieces and store in an airtight container to maintain its crispness. (5 minutes)
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Rhett Borer
Apr 30, 2025I added a sprinkle of sea salt and it was the perfect balance of sweet and salty!
Dagmar Quitzon
Feb 10, 2025This recipe is so easy and always a hit! I've made it for several Christmases now.
Shanel Vonrueden
Jan 16, 2025The hard-crack stage was a little intimidating at first, but with a candy thermometer, it was foolproof!