Chex Caramel Corn

(from cokerlj’s recipe box)

We discussed this could use a little salt…maybe use regular salted roasted peanuts instead of honey roasted peanuts, or even salted mixed nuts…maybe add extra salt to the popcorn.
Store in air tight tin.

Source: Eileen Oxley Coker

Categories: Candy, Gifts, Parties, Snacks

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups corn or rice Chex cereal, or combination
  • 4 cups popped "Pop Secret" microwave popcorn (3.5 oz. bag)
  • 1/2 cup honey roasted peanuts
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

  1. In large bowl, mix cereals, popcorn & peanuts.

  2. In medium bowl for microwave, mix butter, sugar, syrup & vanilla.

  3. Microwave uncovered on high about 2 minutes or until mixture is boiling. Stirring after each minute.

  4. Pour over mixture.

  5. Microwave on high 5 to 6 minutes, stirring after each minute.

  6. Spread on wax paper to cool, stirring occasionally to break up.

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