Chex caramel corn mix

9 cups

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
4½ cup Chex cereal (your fav.)
4 cups Popped popcorn
½ cup Honey roasted peanuts (opt.)
¼ cup Margarine/butter
6 tablespoons Brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons Light corn syrup
¼ teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 cup Candy corn

Directions

Combine cereals, popcorn and nuts in large microwave-safe bowl; set aside.

Combine margarine, sugar, corn syrup and vanilla in microwave-sfe bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes or until mixture is boiling, stirring after 1 minute** Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until all pieces are evenly coated.

Microwave on HIGH 5 to 6 minutes, stirring thoroughly every minute.** While stirring, make sure to scrape sides and bottom of bowl. Spread on wax paper to cool, stirring occasionally to break up. Stir in candy corn.

Store in airtight container.

**due to differences in microwave ovens, cooking time may need adjustment.

These directions were developed using 625 to 700 watt ovens. ===== Conventional oven: 1. preheat oven to 250degF. Combine cereals, popcorn and nuts in open roasting pan; set aside. 2. Combine margarine, sugar, corn syryp and vanilla in saucepan. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until mixture is boiling, stirring frequently. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until all pieces are evenly coated. 3. Bake 45 min., stirring every 15 min. Spread on wax paper to cool, stirring occasionally to break up. Stir in candy corn. Store in airtight container.

Source: Chex advertisement 10/94. typos by Charlotte Welch.

Submitted By CHARLOTTE WELCH On 11-12-94

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