Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of sweet and salty with Caramel Cheetos! These uniquely flavored snacks blend crunchy cheese curls with a rich caramel coating, creating a treat that’s perfect for any occasion—from movie nights to game day gatherings. In just 5 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that’s bound to keep everyone coming back for more. With a delightful crunch and a mouthwatering flavor profile, they are easy to make, store well in airtight containers, and can be customized with your favorite nuts or spices. Elevate your snacking game today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8.5oz) bags crunchy cheese curls (like Cheetos)
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 stick (8oz) butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pour the cheese curls into a large bowl for even coating.
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine corn syrup, brown sugar, and butter. Stir until it boils; let it boil for 1 minute before removing from heat.
- Quickly pour the caramel mixture over the cheese curls and stir until evenly coated.
- Spread the coated curls onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes for even coverage. Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg