Linda's Sweet Party Mix
By
Diane Springs
@DianeSprings
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This recipe comes from Linda Bohrer, who shared it with me at a BUNCO party when I couldn't keep my hands out of the party mix! It's delicious and I can't wait to try it!
Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote
Prep:
30 Min
Cook:
20 Min
Ingredients
- 8 c
- corn chex cereal
- 8 c
- rice chex cereal
- 4 c
- pretzel knots
- 2 c
- sliced almonds
- 2 1/4 c
- brown sugar
- 2 stick
- melted butter
- 3/4 c
- light karo syrup
- 1 tsp
- baking soda
- 2 c
- cranberries, or craisins
- 1 1/2 Tbsp
- almond extract (very important)
How to Make Linda's Sweet Party Mix
- 1Combine everything dry and set aside in something large!
- 2In a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and syrup. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until gently boiling. Let it boil for 5 minutes without stirring. BE sure your pan is pretty large....the mixture grows!
- 3Remove from heat and add soda and Almond Extract. Stir well at this point.
- 4Pour sugar mixture over cereal mixture, coating well. Pour into a large pan.
- 5Bake at 300 for 15 minutes. Stir mixture and bake five more minutes.
- 6Remove from oven and stir in dry cranberries.
Spread on large buttered piece of foil, or wax paper. Let cool. Break into pieces and store in airtight container.
FYI....chuckle....1/2 cup....157 calories!
About Linda's Sweet Party Mix
Course/Dish: Other Snacks
