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Turtle Snack Mix

Name: Turtle Snack Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3-1/2 quarts.
Ingredients: 1 package (14-1/4 ounces) Chocolate Chex; 1 cup pecan halves, toasted; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 6 tablespoons butter, cubed; 3 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1 cup Kraft caramel bits; 1 cup miniature pretzels

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 5 min. + chilling

Makes

3-1/2 quarts

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023

A decadent turtle sundae I had at a restaurant inspired this sweet-salty snack mix. Just try to stop at one handful! —Priscilla Yee, Concord, CA

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Ingredients

1 package (14-1/4 ounces) Chocolate Chex
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup Kraft caramel bits
1 cup miniature pretzels

Directions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix cereal and pecans. In a 2-cup glass measuring cup, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt; microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until smooth, stirring once.
Whisk in baking soda. Pour over cereal mixture, toss to coat. Microwave, uncovered, on high 3 minutes, stirring every minute.
Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips and caramel bits (do not stir). Refrigerate until chocolate is set. Break into pieces. Stir in pretzels. Store in an airtight container.

Microwave-1,100 watt

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 300 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

Turtle Snack Mix

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