CARAMEL POPCORN AND CHEX MIX

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Crispy and sweet, who can resist the flavor of caramel and popcorn, peanuts, and chex? Mmm, I can't!

Provided by Jeanine B

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 c crispy cereal, chex or crispix
3 c plain popped popcorn
2 c small square pretzels
1 c cocktail peanuts (optional)
1 c firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c butter or margarine
1/2 c light corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp baking soda

Steps:

  • 1. Coat 17 x 11 x 2-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Combine cereal, popcorn, pretzels and peanuts (if desired). Set aside.
  • 2. In heavy 3-quart saucepan combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and baking soda. Immediately pour over cereal mixture. Stir until evenly coated.
  • 3. Bake at 250°F about 1 hour or until deep golden brown, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on wax paper. Separate clumps. Cool completely. Store in airtight container.

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