Caramel Chex Mix

By Texaschef11

Ingredients

• 4 cups popped microwave popcorn
• 4 1/2 cups Corn Chex® or Rice Chex® cereal
• 1/2 cup honey-roasted peanuts, if desired
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

1. Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In large microwavable bowl, mix popcorn, cereal and peanuts; set aside.
2. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until mixture is boiling. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
3. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute. Spread on waxed paper to cool, stirring occasionally to break up. Store in airtight container.