Almond Snack Mix

Yield: 5 quarts (20 cups)

Ingredients

• 1 (17 ounce) box Rice Chex
• 2 3/4 cups sliced almonds
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 3/4 cup butter (no substitutes)
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

1. Place cereal and almonds in a large bowl; set aside.
2. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 250 degrees F (hard ball stage).
3. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Pour over cereal mixture; mix well. Spread onto wax paper-lined baking sheets; cool. Toss to break apart.
4. Store in an airtight container.