Description
These delightful Churro Snacks are a crunchy, sweet treat made with Honeycomb cereal coated in a rich caramel and cinnamon-sugar mixture. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a fun snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups Honeycomb cereal
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter (1 stick)
- ⅓ cup corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Cereal Base:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Place 5 cups of Honeycomb cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Make the Caramel Coating:
- In a medium saucepan, combine ⅔ cup brown sugar, ½ cup butter, and ⅓ cup corn syrup. Stir continuously over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Allow the mixture to boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and ¼ teaspoon baking soda. The mixture will bubble up and become frothy.
- Coat and Bake the Cereal:
- Pour the caramel mixture over the Honeycomb cereal. Gently stir until all the cereal pieces are evenly coated.
- Spread the coated cereal evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even baking.
- Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
- In a small bowl, combine ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon.
- Once the cereal is baked, immediately sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the hot cereal. Toss to coat evenly.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the coated cereal to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Once cooled, transfer the churro snacks to a serving bowl or airtight container for storage.
Notes
- Storage: Store the churro snacks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Additional Flavors: Try adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon-sugar mixture for a unique twist.
- Drizzle: For an extra touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled churro snacks before serving.
- Substitute: You can substitute Honeycomb cereal with any other large, airy cereal like Chex or Crispix for a different texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg