SWEET AND SALTY POPCORN

Sweet and Salty Popcorn image

For a big crunch that kids will love, try this munchable snack mix from Shirley Engstrom of Genoa, Nebraska. A light sweet coating makes this combination of popcorn, crispy cereal and salty peanuts hard to resist.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield about 5-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 quarts popped popcorn
4 cups Cheerios
4 cups Corn or Rice Chex
2 cups salted peanuts
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

In a large greased roasting pan, combine the popcorn, cereal and peanuts. In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup and butter; bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat; quickly stir in vanilla and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy. Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; mix well. Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.