These irresistible churro snacks take the classic flavor of cinnamon and sugar and coat crispy Honeycomb cereal for a fun and addictive treat. Perfect for snacking anytime!
Ingredients:
For the Cereal Mixture:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Honeycomb Cereal | 5 cups |
| Brown Sugar | ⅔ cup |
| Butter | ½ cup (1 stick) |
| Corn Syrup | ⅓ cup |
| Vanilla Extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Baking Soda | ¼ teaspoon |
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Granulated Sugar | ½ cup |
| Cinnamon | 1 ½ teaspoons |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cereal: Pour the Honeycomb cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
- Make the caramel mixture: In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Stirring constantly, bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, continue cooking for 1 more minute, stirring continuously.
- Add vanilla and baking soda: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble and expand.
- Coat the cereal: Immediately pour the hot caramel mixture over the Honeycomb cereal in the large bowl. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all the cereal pieces are evenly coated.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, sift together the granulated sugar and cinnamon until well combined.
- Coat with cinnamon sugar: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the coated cereal. Toss again gently but thoroughly until all the pieces are coated with the cinnamon sugar.
- Bake: Transfer the coated cereal mixture to the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even crisping.
- Cool and break: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the churro snacks to cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, break the cereal into bite-sized pieces.
- Store: Store the churro snacks in an airtight container to maintain their crispness.
Enjoy your sweet and crunchy Churro Snacks!