No-Bake Christmas Crunch (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
5 cups crispy rice cereal
→ Caramel Mixture
02 -
1 cup creamy peanut butter
03 -
3/4 cup light brown sugar
04 -
1/2 cup light corn syrup
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Icing Drizzle
06 -
1 cup powdered sugar
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2 to 3 tablespoons milk
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Topping
09 -
Red and green holiday sprinkles
# Instructions:
01 -
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 -
Over medium heat, combine peanut butter, light brown sugar, and corn syrup in a saucepan. Stir constantly until smooth and gently bubbling, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
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Pour the hot caramel mixture over the crispy rice cereal in a large bowl. Stir thoroughly until the cereal is evenly coated and has a glossy finish.
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Drop heaping spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and lightly press into rough clusters.
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Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
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Drizzle the icing over each cluster and immediately sprinkle with red and green holiday sprinkles for a festive touch.
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Allow the clusters to set at room temperature until firm, approximately 45 to 60 minutes.
# Notes:
01 -
Use light corn syrup for optimal texture and sweetness; substitute with golden syrup if unavailable.