ALMOND SNACK MIX

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Sliced almonds and almond extract set this crunchy Chex mix apart. Lisa Hess, Bountiful, Utah, says, "Be forewarned...once you start eating it, you can't stop!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 5 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (17.6 ounces) Rice Chex
2-3/4 cups sliced almonds
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Place cereal and almonds in a large bowl; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 250° to 266° (hard-ball stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Pour over cereal mixture; mix well. Spread onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets; cool. Toss to break apart. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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