Game Day Crunch

Name: Game Day Crunch
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar; ½ cup butter; ¼ cup white corn syrup; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 6 cups crispy wheat cereal squares (such as Wheat Chex®); 2 cups pretzel sticks; 1 ½ cups peanuts

Rating: 4 stars

8 Ratings
7 Reviews
4 Photos

This sweet, salty, caramel snack mix recipe was given to me several years ago by a coworker. I make it for parties, game nights, and, of course, Game Days.

By Kimniki

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

10 mins

additional:

30 mins

total:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

10 cups

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 20 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
¼ cup white corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups crispy wheat cereal squares (such as Wheat Chex®)
2 cups pretzel sticks
1 ½ cups peanuts

Directions

Step 1

Mix brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup together in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until bubbling, 3 1/2 minutes. Stir and microwave for 2 more minutes. Stir baking soda and vanilla extract into brown sugar mixture.

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Step 2

Fold cereal squares, pretzel sticks, and peanuts into brown sugar mixture until well coated. Microwave for 2 minutes. Stir and microwave again for 1 minute; stir well. Spread mixture onto waxed paper and cool completely; break into small pieces.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

210 calories; protein 4g; carbohydrates 27.5g; fat 10.3g; cholesterol 12.2mg; sodium 406.5mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (7)

Most helpful positive review

Christina

Allstar

04/01/2015

This was good but I agree w/ Elle that the mixture is too thick/not enough to coat the cereal pretzels and peanuts entirely. I used a combo of corn and rice Chex as that is what I had on hand and mini pretzel twists that I broke up a bit. I halved the recipe just to try and it made a good amount. The kids are really enjoying it! I would make this again but would maybe double the caramel mixture for a better coating. Thanks for sharing.:) Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Elle

01/13/2013

I was looking for a recipe to use the leftovers from the Original Chex Mix and this fit the bill. I used a 4-cup measure for the butter brown sugar and corn syrup mixture and was glad I did as the mixture rises while cooking. This was cooked in an 1100-watt microwave for a total of five minutes stopping once at 3 minutes to stir. This was then poured over the Chex/pretzel/nut mixture and stirred to coat. The mixture did not coat well. If I make this again I'll cook it for less time yet-possibly 4 or 4.5 minutes-to allow the mixtue to be thin enough to coat well. I would also reduce the pretzels to one cup as I felt the pretzel taste dominated the mixture. This is a quick snack if you have the ingredients and need something fast. It is a typical sweet/salty mixture good but not great. Read More

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8 Ratings

5 star values: 2
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Elle

01/13/2013

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Christina

Allstar

04/01/2015

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(4)

Danielle Hagen

04/20/2017

I doubled the sauce ingredients per previous reviews. I also added 4 cups of Cgex cereal and 2 cups of a different for a variety. I was out if nuts so I added in Peanut M&Ms. This recipe is definitely a keeper! Very addictive. Read More

Supastace

11/07/2015

i like it i didn't make it more mixture at first then put a little bit more corn syrup over the top with 1 min left in the final stage and added another minute then stirring while warm. used chex with granola. delicious will make again and make more coating. Read More

squanderific

01/17/2017

This is my new favorite Chex Mix! I doubled the wet ingredients and did 1.5 times the dry and it was the perfect coating. I personally prefer using half wheat Chex and half rice or corn as I think it gives some variety in the crunch factor. This will definitely be a staple in our house for parties and get-togethers. Read More

Judy’s Favorites

12/17/2020

It was simple to make and tasted delicious! Read More

Darlene Lohman

09/29/2017

I used Rice and Corn cereal mix and added sesame sticks. Read More

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Game Day Crunch

Servings Per Recipe: 20
Calories: 209.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 8 %

carbohydrates: 9 %

dietary fiber: 8 %

sugars:

fat: 16 %

saturated fat: 19 %

cholesterol: 4 %

vitamin a iu: 5 %

niacin equivalents: 24 %

vitamin b6: 8 %

vitamin c: 2 %

folate: 22 %

calcium: 4 %

iron: 17 %

magnesium: 10 %

potassium: 4 %

sodium: 16 %

thiamin: 12 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.