Holiday Caramel Chex Mix

By nicla91

Ingredients

• 4 cups popped popcorn
• 2 cups each corn/rice chex
• 1 cup mixed nuts
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, cut up
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips
• 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 250F
Remove and discard any unpopped kernels from the popped popcorn
In an ungreased large roasting pan, mix popcorn, cereal and nuts;set aside
In a 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat butter, brown sugar and corn syrup to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Pour over the cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
Bake for 1 hr, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up.
In a 1-quart saucepan, heat baking chips over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth. Add 3 cups of the cooled cereal mixture to the melted chips;toss gently until evenly coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil. cool for about 30 minutes, or until set.
In a serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures and cranberries. Store in airtight container.