Sweet Chex Crunch

Name: Sweet Chex Crunch
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Many, depending on serving size
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 c rice chex; 6 c thin pretzels; 1 c nuts (your choice, but i like pecans); 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter or margarine; 1 c brown sugar, packed; 1/4 c light karo syrup; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp baking soda; YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED WAXED PAPER!

By Fran Miller
@TchrLdy71

This makes a great food gift for the holidays, as well as a delicious snack for football games! My sister, Jenny, sent this recipe in 2008. I made it & shared it with the teachers at my school, where it has been a big hit since. =^..^=

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

Serves:

Many, depending on serving size

Prep:

15 Min

Method:

Microwave

Ingredients

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6 c

rice chex
6 c

thin pretzels
1 c

nuts (your choice, but i like pecans)
1 stick

(1/2 cup) butter or margarine
1 c

brown sugar, packed
1/4 c

light karo syrup
1 tsp

vanilla extract
1/2 tsp

baking soda
YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED WAXED PAPER!

How to Make Sweet Chex Crunch

Step-by-Step

In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix together the Rice Chex, pretzels, and nuts.
In a smaller microwave-safe bowl, put butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. (I use a 4 cup glass measuring cup.)
Microwave the brown sugar mixture for 1 minute, then quickly stir. Microwave for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes more.
Stir in vanilla and baking soda & pour over the Rice Chex mixture. Toss well & place large bowl in the microwave, cooking for 4-5 minutes, stirring twice.
Quickly spread out on wax paper (or my favorite silicone baking sheets) & let cool. Break larger pieces. Store in an air-tight container.
NOTE: With my current microwave, I microwave for 1 minute, then 2 minutes & 15 seconds for Step #3. Then I microwave for 4 minutes & 15 seconds for Step #4. Every microwave is different, so don't be afraid to experiment. You don't want the snack to be sticky.
Sweet Chex Crunch makes a great food gift, so line some tins with aluminum foil and share your goodies. =^..^=