CORN CHIP CRUNCH

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Folks can't seem to stop eating this sweet and salty treat when I serve it. A nice twist on popcorn or cereal snack mixed, it's great for munching on during holiday movies and parades or football games.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 cups corn chips
1-1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

In a large heat-proof bowl, combine corn chips and peanuts. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Pour over corn chip mixture; toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 250° for 30-40 minutes; stirring every 15 minutes. Spread onto waxed paper; cool. Break apart and store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 25g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.