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Corn Pop Crack Recipe

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  • Author: Hugo
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 cups 1x

Description

Corn Pop Crack is a sweet and crunchy treat made by coating Kellogg’s Corn Pops in a rich caramel glaze made from butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup, then baked to perfection. This easy-to-make snack combines the classic cereal crunch with a buttery, caramelized coating for a delicious twist that’s perfect for parties, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 boxes of family size Kellogg’s Corn Pops
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup salted butter (2 sticks)
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) to prepare for baking the cereal mixture.
  2. Prepare Cereal: Pour the 2 boxes of family size Kellogg’s Corn Pops into a large baking pan and spread them out evenly. Set aside.
  3. Make Caramel Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup corn syrup, 1 cup salted butter, and 2 cups brown sugar. Place over medium-low heat, stir briefly to combine, then let it come to a gentle boil without stirring. Once boiling, let it boil for exactly 3 minutes without stirring, then remove from heat.
  4. Add Flavor and React: Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Continue stirring until the mixture lightens in color, indicating the baking soda reaction is complete.
  5. Coat Cereal: Carefully pour the hot caramel mixture over the corn pops in the baking pan. Quickly and gently mix to coat all the cereal evenly without breaking it.
  6. Bake the Mixture: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven. Bake at 250°F for 1 hour, stirring gently every 15 minutes with a wooden spoon to break up any clumps and prevent sticking. Take care not to break the cereal pieces during stirring.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the Corn Pop Crack to cool completely before serving. Enjoy this crispy and sweet snack!

Notes

  • Be careful when pouring and mixing the hot caramel as it can cause burns.
  • Stir gently to avoid crushing the cereal while coating and baking.
  • Storing the finished Corn Pop Crack in an airtight container will help maintain its crunch.
  • This recipe yields a large batch perfect for sharing or gifting.
  • Use salted butter to enhance flavor; if unsalted is used, add a pinch of salt.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Corn Pop Crack, caramel corn pops, caramel snack, crunchy cereal treat, sweet snack, easy snack recipe

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