CARAMEL CORN CHEX™ MIX

Caramel Corn Chex™ Mix image

Make a caramel corn-inspired party mix packed with cranberries and nuts for gift giving or just for delicious munching.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Snack

Time 1h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups popped microwave popcorn
4 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
1 cup mixed nuts
1/2 cup butter or margarine, cut up
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Steps:

Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In large microwavable bowl, mix popcorn, cereal and nuts; set aside.
In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar and corn syrup uncovered on High about 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring after 1 minute, until mixture is boiling.
Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High about 5 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute, until cereal just begins to turn brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up.
In medium microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Add 3 cups of the cooled cereal mixture to melted chips; toss gently until evenly coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil. Cool about 30 minutes or until set.
In serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures and cranberries. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g