linda's sweet party mix

Name: Linda's Sweet Party Mix
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 8 cup(s) corn chex cereal; 8 cup(s) rice chex cereal; 4 cup(s) pretzel knots; 2 cup(s) sliced almonds; 2 1/4 cup(s) brown sugar; 2 stick(s) melted butter; 3/4 cup(s) light karo syrup; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 2 cup(s) cranberries, or craisins; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) almond extract (very important)

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Diane Springs

Jefferson City, MO

Updated on Dec 15, 2011

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!

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 20 Min

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Ingredients

8 cups corn chex cereal
8 cups rice chex cereal
4 cups pretzel knots
2 cups sliced almonds
2 1/4 cups brown sugar
2 sticks melted butter
3/4 cup light karo syrup
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups cranberries, or craisins
1 1/2 tablespoons almond extract (very important)

How To Make linda's sweet party mix

Step 1

Combine everything dry and set aside in something large!

Step 2

In 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!
Step 3

Remove from heat and add soda and Almond Extract. Stir well at this point.
Step 4

Pour sugar mixture over cereal mixture, coating well. Pour into a large pan.
Step 5

Bake at 300 for 15 minutes. Stir mixture and bake five more minutes.
Step 6

Remove 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!
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