Normas Party Pretzel Cereal Crunch Food

CARAMEL CHEX MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cereal, pretzels and nuts. In a small saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat. , Spread into 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Stir; bake 6 minutes longer. Transfer to waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

CHOCOLATE-PRETZEL CEREAL TREATS

Steps:

• Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil leaving a 2-inch overhang on the two short ends. Lightly coat the foil with butter.
• Melt the butter in a large pot set over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and cook, stirring occasionally, until the marshmallows melt, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and a pinch of salt and then the cereal and pretzels until well mixed. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and press into an even layer. Set aside at room temperature until cooled and firm, about 30 minutes.
• Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a small microwave safe bowl for 30-second increments in the microwave, stirring, until smooth. Drizzle over the bars, cover and refrigerate until the chocolate hardens, about 15 minutes. Cut into bars.

NORMA'S PARTY PRETZEL CEREAL CRUNCH

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, combine the cereals, pretzels and pecans. (you can toast the pacans in a non-stick fry pan on med-high heat) Watch not to burn them.
• 2. In a microwave safe bowl, melt chips for 30 second at a time after taking them out to stir until smooth and stir in the peanut butter. Watch not to burn them.
• 3. Drizzle melted coating over cereal mixture and toss to coat.
• 4. Spread mixture evenly on a waxed paper lined baking sheet and cool completely
• 5. When completely cooled; break into pieces and store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

PRALINE CEREAL CRUNCH

Steps:

• In a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan, combine cereal and pecans; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in vanilla and baking soda., Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly. Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Turn onto waxed paper to cool. Break into bite-size pieces.