Cracker Jack and Pretzel Treats

Name: Cracker Jack and Pretzel Treats
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 15 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for pan; 1 (16-oz.) bag marshmallows; 7 c. Cracker Jacks; 4 c. coarsely chopped salted mini pretzels; 1 c. cocktail peanuts; 3/4 tsp. Kosher salt

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: May 11, 2017

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Brian Woodcock

Yields:

15 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 20 mins

Held together with gooey marshmallows, these caramel Cracker Jack and pretzel bites are the perfect light dessert (or mid-day pick-me-up!).

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Ingredients

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
1 (16-oz.) bag marshmallows
7 cups Cracker Jacks
4 cups coarsely chopped salted mini pretzels
1 cup cocktail peanuts
3/4 tsp. Kosher salt

Directions

1. Step 1Butter a 13-by-9-inch baking pan.
2. Step 2Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until browned and fragrant, 4 to 6 minutes.
3. Step 3Remove from heat and stir in marshmallows until melted. Fold in Cracker Jacks, pretzels, peanuts, and salt until coated. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and press into an even layer; cool completely. Cut into 15 squares.