Caramel corn party mix

By tmmh

This is very versatile, just use popcorn or add in nuts and pretzels if you want.

Ingredients

• 8 cups popped popcorn
• 4 cups crispy rice cereal squares
• 2 cups small pretzel twists
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Details

Servings 30

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, cereal, pretzels and pecans.
3. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low; cook without stirring for 5 minutes.
4. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour over popcorn mixture and toss until evenly coated.
5. Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees F) for 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Transfer to large piece of parchment paper and cool completely. Break into chunks once cool.