Kansas City Crunch Snack (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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4 cups rice or corn Chex cereal
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2 cups Rice Krispie cereal
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2 cups Fritos chips
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1 cup cashews
→ Wet & Coating Ingredients
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1 cup butter (2 sticks)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3/4 cup corn syrup
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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Optional: colored sugar sprinkles
# Instructions:
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then set aside.
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Pour cereal, chips, and cashews into a large bowl (or two large bowls if needed).
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In a small saucepan, add butter, sugar, corn syrup, cinnamon, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Continue simmering for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Stir until mixture fizzes and expands in size.
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Pour the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and toss to combine.
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Spread mix out on the prepared baking sheet. Top with sprinkles if using.
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Allow the mix to cool for 1 hour, then break into bite-sized pieces. Store in an airtight container.
# Notes:
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Adjust the cayenne pepper to control the spice level.