GAME DAY CRUNCH

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This sweet, salty, caramel snack mix recipe was given to me several years ago by a coworker. I make it for parties, game nights, and, of course, Game Days.

Provided by Kimniki

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Party Mix Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
¼ cup white corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups crispy wheat cereal squares (such as Wheat Chex®)
2 cups pretzel sticks
1 ½ cups peanuts

Steps:

Mix brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup together in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until bubbling, 3 1/2 minutes. Stir and microwave for 2 more minutes. Stir baking soda and vanilla extract into brown sugar mixture.
Fold cereal squares, pretzel sticks, and peanuts into brown sugar mixture until well coated. Microwave for 2 minutes. Stir and microwave again for 1 minute; stir well. Spread mixture onto waxed paper and cool completely; break into small pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 406.5 mg, Sugar 13.3 g