CRUNCHY CARAMEL SNACK MIX

Crunchy Caramel Snack Mix image

"This recipe is a sure-fire hit with all ages," relates Lauren Biggs of Suwanee, Georgia. "The popcorn-and-nut combination is great for packaging in sandwich bags and selling at bake sales."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 cups popped popcorn
3 cups Crispix
2 cups Cheerios
1-1/4 cups pecan halves
1-1/4 cups dry-roasted peanuts
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

In a greased roasting pan, combine the popcorn, cereals and nuts. In a large saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup to a boil. Boil until a candy thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage), about 5 minutes., Remove from the heat; immediately stir in vanilla and baking soda. Drizzle over popcorn mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 387mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.