caramel popcorn and chex mix

Name: Caramel Popcorn and Chex Mix
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 cup(s) crispy cereal, chex or crispix; 3 cup(s) plain popped popcorn; 2 cup(s) small square pretzels; 1 cup(s) cocktail peanuts (optional); 1 cup(s) firmly packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup(s) butter or margarine; 1/2 cup(s) light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda

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Jeanine B

Sumner, WA

Updated on Oct 25, 2012

Crispy and sweet, who can resist the flavor of caramel and popcorn, peanuts, and chex? Mmm, I can't!

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prep time 20 Min

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method Bake

yield 24 serving(s)

Ingredients

6 cups crispy cereal, chex or crispix
3 cups plain popped popcorn
2 cups small square pretzels
1 cup cocktail peanuts (optional)
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

How To Make caramel popcorn and chex mix

Step 1

Coat 17 x 11 x 2-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Combine cereal, popcorn, pretzels and peanuts (if desired). Set aside.

Step 2

In heavy 3-quart saucepan combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and baking soda. Immediately pour over cereal mixture. Stir until evenly coated.
Step 3

Bake at 250°F about 1 hour or until deep golden brown, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on wax paper. Separate clumps. Cool completely. Store in airtight container.
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