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    Caramel Corn Snack

    Published: Aug 15, 2014 by Valya's Taste of Home · 15 Comments

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    Caramel Corn Snack

    These beauties are a wonderful snack, especially for kiddos. The combination of Kix cereal and the caramel candy melts makes it a nice treat. I always make them for my kid’s school parties and when the kids try them, they ask for more! As soon as they finish eating one, they’re going to go for another one. It seems like they just can’t get enough of these yummy things.

     Things you will only need:

    12 oz. – box of Kix cereal
    45 pieces – caramel melts
    2 tbsp. – unsalted butter

    How to make caramel corn snacks:

    Place 2 tbsp of butter into a large sauce pan.

    Caramel Corn Snack

    Unwrap the caramel melts and put them into the sauce pan.

    Caramel Corn Snack

    Place the sauce pan on the stove and on medium to low heat melt the caramel mixing it all the time for about 6 minutes or until it is all melted.

    Caramel Corn Snack

    Remove from heat and add entire box of Kix cereal.

    Caramel Corn Snack

    Mix the cereal and the caramel with a wooden spoon, scooping the melted caramel from the bottom of the pan to the top. Repeat the mixing pattern until all the cereal balls are coated with caramel. You need to work fast so the caramel doesn’t harden.

    Caramel Corn Snack

    Take the coated cereal into your hands and form the corn shape.

    Caramel Corn Snack

    Wrap each corn into a plastic food wrap the same patter as I am wrapping Eggrolls. Repeat this shaping and wrapping steps until the cereal is all gone. You need to work fast, because the caramel hardens fast and the corn balls will not stick together. If it hardens, just reheat it a little again just for a minute, make sure you're mixing it or the caramel will burn.

    Caramel Corn Snack

    Caramel Corn Snack

     Enjoy!!! 🙂

    Caramel Corn Snack

    Caramel Corn Snack

    Caramel Corn Snack

    Caramel Corn Snack

    4.60 from 5 votes
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    Course: Sweets
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 6 minutes
    Total Time: 21 minutes
    Servings: 20 -22
    Author: Valya's Taste of Home

    Ingredients

    • 12 oz. – box of Kix cereal
    • 45 pieces – caramel melts
    • 2 tbsp. – unsalted butter

    Instructions

    • Place 2 tbsp of butter into a large sauce pan.
    • Unwrap the caramel melts and put them into a souse pan.
    • Place the sauce pan on the stove and on medium to low heat melt the caramel mixing it all the time for about 6 minutes or until it is all melted.
    • Remove from heat and add entire box of Kix cereal.
    • Mix the cereal and the caramel with a wooden (plastic is ok) spoon, scooping the melted caramel from the bottom of the pan to the top. Repeat the mixing pattern until all the cereal balls are coated with caramel. You need to work fast so the caramel doesn't harden.
    • Take coated cereal into your hands and make corn shape.
    • Wrap each corn into a plastic food wrap the same patter as I was wrapping valyastasteofhome.com/home-made-eggrolls. Repeat this shaping and wrapping steps until the cereal is all gone. You need to work fast, because the caramel hardens fast and the corn balls will not stick together. If it hardens, just reheat it a little again just for a minute, make sure your mixing it or else the caramel will burn.
    • Enjoy!!! 🙂
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    1. Dana Holley says

      December 08, 2022 at 11:32 pm

      5 stars
      OMG!! My hero!! I used to eat these as a child and I have actively searched for a recipe for years, to no avail. I cannot wait to make these with my grandkiddos. I am truly grateful that you have posted this recipe and I hope you are the recipient of a wonderful surprise in the near future as well. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

      Dana

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      • Valya's Taste of Home says

        December 10, 2022 at 6:30 pm

        I'm so happy to hear that! It's my kid's favorite. You are most welcome Dana, enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Svetlana says

      December 29, 2018 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for the great recipes! Love your blog!!!

      Reply
      • Valya of Valya's Taste of Home says

        December 29, 2018 at 7:12 pm

        You’re certainly very welcome! Thank you for an amazing review! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Ksusha.A says

      July 10, 2018 at 7:41 pm

      5 stars
      I used only half of the cereal box otherwise they tasted too dry. Also, warming them up a few seconds in the microwave before eating makes a BIG difference. Yum!

      Reply
      • Valya of Valya's Taste of Home says

        July 11, 2018 at 9:46 am

        Thank you for your review! 🙂

        Reply
        • Kay says

          November 05, 2018 at 5:15 am

          Is there a way to make these not harden SO much? It is almost impossible to eat them because they get so hard 🙁

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          • Valya of Valya's Taste of Home says

            November 05, 2018 at 9:58 am

            Try not to bring caramel candy to a boiling stage while melting (that makes the caramel hard). Melt caramel candy on low heat, remove from the stove, and then mix in the cereal. I hope this helps.

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            • Kay says

              November 05, 2018 at 6:25 pm

              Thank you

    4. Tanya says

      August 16, 2014 at 12:33 pm

      Valya
      Thank you so much for sharing another awesome and yummy recipe that I can make together with my daughter.
      Thank you, again and I love your blog!

      Reply
      • valya'stasteofhome.com says

        August 16, 2014 at 1:19 pm

        Thank you Tanya! That encourages me to put even more delicious recipes. Thanks again!!! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Natasha says

      August 16, 2014 at 8:25 am

      4 stars
      Hey would you look at that! There is a little activity my kid's and I can do, then enjoy the outcome of it. Looks delicious. I love caramel so this is a must try.

      Reply
      • valya'stasteofhome.com says

        August 16, 2014 at 1:17 pm

        Yea keep those kids busy with something beneficial! Seems like my kids cant get enough of them, as soon as I make them they are gone at that moment. Let me know how you like them. 🙂

        Reply
    6. alana says

      August 15, 2014 at 3:58 pm

      brings back childhood memories! cant wait to make it! thanks for sharing Valya:)

      Reply
      • valya'stasteofhome.com says

        August 15, 2014 at 7:15 pm

        I know, ha! Good luck on making them and let me know how you like em. 🙂

        Reply

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