CARAMEL CEREAL SNACK MIX

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I like to share this sweet snack with neighbors, friends and co-workers. My husband gets upset if I don't leave enough at home for him! -Carol Merkel, Yorkville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 14 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 cups Corn Pops
1 cup salted peanuts
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

Preheat oven to 250°. In a large bowl, combine cereal and peanuts; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will foam). Immediately pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat., Spread into two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.