Texas Beaver Nuggets
Crunchy, sweet, buttery nuggets made with corn puff cereal and a caramel-maple coating. Perfect for parties, snacks, or gifts!
Ingredients
- 8 cups corn puff cereal
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Add the corn puff cereal to a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, light corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer the mixture for 4–5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, maple syrup, and baking soda. Mixture will foam slightly and lighten in color.
- Pour hot mixture over cereal and stir gently with a greased spatula until cereal is fully coated.
- Transfer coated cereal to the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Let the nuggets cool completely, then break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
These treats make great gifts and are a fun twist on caramel corn. Try adding a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flavor.
Love this recipe?Fllow us at @itsnotaboutnutritionrecipes for more