Best Critter Crunch Recipes

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CRITTER CRUNCH



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I make a big batch of this fun sweet snack throughout the year to keep on hand for hungry kids of all ages. Once you get started eating, it's hard to stop. Plus, it makes a great take-along treat.-Wilma Miller, Port Angeles, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 40m

Yield about 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups Crispix
1-1/2 cups Cherrios
1-1/2 cups animal crackers
1-1/2 cups honey bear-shaped crackers
1 cup bite-sized Shredded Wheat
1 cup miniature pretzels

Steps:

  • In a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, heat the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until butter is melted; stir until blended. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add butter mixture and toss to coat., Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 300° for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRITTER CRUNCH



Critter Crunch image

Great-tasting, fun-to-eat Critter Crunch is easy enough for kids to make.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup animal crackers
1 cup teddy bear-shaped chocolate or honey-flavored graham cracker
1 cup small pretzel twists
1 cup yogurt-covered raisins
1 cup M&M's® chocolate candies
10 colorful ice-cream cones , if desired

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except ice-cream cones. Serve snack in cones.
  • Store in covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, ServingSize 1 Serving

CRITTER CRUNCH



Critter Crunch image

Great-tasting, fun-to-eat Critter Crunch is easy enough for kids to make.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup animal crackers
1 cup teddy bear-shaped chocolate or honey-flavored graham cracker
1 cup small pretzel twists
1 cup yogurt-covered raisins
1 cup M&M's® chocolate candies
10 colorful ice-cream cones , if desired

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except ice-cream cones. Serve snack in cones.
  • Store in covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, ServingSize 1 Serving

CRITTER CRUNCH



Critter Crunch image

From Taste of Home. I made this for one of my children's birthday parties as it seemed like it would be a real kid-pleaser. I think the adults ate more of it than the kids did, though!

Provided by Sweet Diva MJ

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups Crispix cereal
1 1/2 cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal
1 1/2 cups animal crackers
1 1/2 cups bear shaped graham crackers
1 cup bite size shredded whole wheat cereal
1 cup miniature pretzel

Steps:

  • In a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, heat the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until butter is melted; mix well.
  • In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
  • Add butter mixture and toss to coat.
  • Place in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
  • Bake,uncovered, at 300 for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Yield: about 8 cups.

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