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caramel popcorn and chex mix

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Jeanine B
Sumner, WA

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

(1 rating)
yield 24 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For caramel popcorn and chex mix

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

How To Make caramel popcorn and chex mix

  • 1
    Coat 17 x 11 x 2-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Combine cereal, popcorn, pretzels and peanuts (if desired). Set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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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