Salted Caramel Muddy Buddies Recipe
Indulge in the irresistible combination of sweet and salty with these Salted Caramel Muddy Buddies. Crunchy rice cereal coated in a luscious caramel sauce, dusted with powdered sugar for a delightful treat.
- Author: SANA
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Caramel-Coated Cereal:
- 9 cups rice cereal (such as Rice Chex or Corn Chex)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Additional:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Optional: 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts (like pecans or almonds)
- Prepare the Cereal: Measure out 9 cups of rice cereal and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Caramel Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, add brown sugar and corn syrup, and simmer until smooth.
- Add Vanilla and Salt: Stir in vanilla extract and sea salt until fragrant.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour caramel sauce over cereal, mix gently to coat evenly.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Transfer cereal to a bag or bowl, add powdered sugar, and coat well.
- Cool and Serve: Spread coated cereal on a baking sheet to cool and set before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Salted Caramel Muddy Buddies, Caramel Coated Cereal, Sweet and Salty Snack