Caramel Corn Snack Mix

By therman

Pampered Chef Original recipe makes 15 cups

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

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. Pour flat onto a baking sheet.
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.