Prep & Combine Dry Ingredients: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. In a very large bowl (or two separate bowls if needed), combine the 4 cups of Chex cereal, 2 cups of Rice Krispies, 2 cups of Fritos chips, and 1 cup of cashews.
Make the Caramel Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the 1 cup butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup corn syrup, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the ½ teaspoon baking soda. The mixture will fizz and expand, so be careful. Continue stirring until it’s well combined.
Combine & Cool: Pour the hot caramel mixture over the cereal mixture and toss everything together until it’s evenly coated. Spread the mixture out onto the prepared baking sheet in a single, even layer. If you’re using sprinkles, sprinkle them over the mix now. Allow the mix to cool completely for at least 1 hour. The crunch will become crispy as it cools.
Break & Store: Once cooled, break the Kansas City Crunch into bite-sized pieces. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
Enjoy this deliciously sweet and savory snack!
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