Mole Popcorn Clusters
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Mole Popcorn Clusters

Mole Popcorn Clusters

Welcome the flavors of the traditional Mexican spicy sauce to the snack scene in a creative Cocoa Puffs™ Cereal and popcorn sweet-hot, crunchy mix.

Servings: 42 servings (1 serving = 1/2 cup)
Cereal Blend
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Cocoa Puffs™ Bulkpak Cereal (11999)
3 oz
3 cups
Tortilla chips, finely ground
2 oz
1 cup
Cocoa powder
0.75 oz
1/4 cup
Chili powder
2 Tbsp
Cinnamon, ground
1 Tbsp
Steel cut oats, dry
1.50 oz
1/2 cup
Pumpkin seeds, salted
2.25 oz
1/2 cup
Sugar Slurry
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Light corn syrup
9 oz
3/4 cup
Butter, unsalted, softened
2 oz
1/4 cup
Water, cold approx. 50°F
2 tsp
Powdered sugar
1 lb 1.50 oz
2 1/2 cups
Finishing
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Popcorn, popped
5 oz
18 cups
Prep
  1. Spray large metal mixing bowl, full sheet pan and rubber spatula generously with non-stick spray; set aside.
Cereal Blend
  1. Pour Cocoa Puffs, tortilla chips, cocoa powder, chili powder, cinnamon, steel cut oats, pumpkin/pepita seeds in a large mixing bowl,
  2. Stir together and set aside until needed.
Sugar Slurry
  1. Add corn syrup, butter, water and powdered sugar into medium heavy-bottomed sauce pan.
  2. Stir over medium-high heat until butter is melted and ingredients are combined.
  3. Bring mixture to a boil (do not stir), allowing mixture to reach 250°F then immediately turn off heat.
Finishing
  1. Add popcorn and Cereal Blend to large, greased bowl; toss to combine.
  2. Pour in Sugar Slurry and fold in using greased rubber spatula.
  3. Form small clusters (approx. 2 Tbsp) and place on greased, full-size baking sheet; cool completely.
  4. Store pieces in a tightly covered, rigid container in a cool, dark space. Do not refrigerate.
 
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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
1/2 cup
Calories
130
Calories from Fat
35
% Daily Value
Total Fat
4g
6%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
35mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Sugars
14g
Protein
1g
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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