chexicago (aka: chicago) party mix

Name: Chexicago (aka: Chicago) Party Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 30
Ingredients: 3 cup(s) corn chex cereal; 3 cup(s) wheat chex cereal; 2 cup(s) chocolate chex cereal; 2 cup(s) cheez it crackers; 3 cup(s) cheese popcorn; 1/4 cup(s) butter; 1/3 cup(s) light brown sugar, firmly packed; 1/3 cup(s) corn syrup, light; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda

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Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)

Cullowhee, NC

Updated on Dec 29, 2011

I love it - from my hometown! WHOO-HOO! Yummy sweet-salty mix!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time

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yield 30 (1/2 C servings)

Ingredients

3 cups corn chex cereal
3 cups wheat chex cereal
2 cups chocolate chex cereal
2 cups cheez it crackers
3 cups cheese popcorn
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 cup corn syrup, light
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

How To Make chexicago (aka: chicago) party mix

Step 1

Mix cereals, 1 C of the cheese crackers & 2 C of the popcorn in large, microwavable bowl. Set aside.

Step 2

Place butter, brown sugar, corn syrup & salt in 2 C microwavable measuring cup. Microwave on High 1 minute 30 seconds. Stir; microwave on High until bubbling. Remove from microwave; stir in baking soda. Mixture will foam up, but keep mixing until baking soda is dissolved. Pour over the cereal mixture; stir until fully coated.
Step 3

Microwave on High 4 - 5 minutes, stirring after every minute. Spread on waxed paper lined baking sheet. Let cool for about 5 minutes to let caramel fully harden. Stir in remaining 1 C cheese crackers & 1 C popcorn.
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