Chex Caramel Corn

Yield: 18 servings

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups Chex cereal (corn, rice or combination)
• 4 cups popped popcorn
• 1/2 cup cashew halves or honey-roasted peanuts, if desired
• 1/4 cup butter
• 6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Mix cereal, popcorn and cashews in large microwaveable bowl; set aside.
2. Microwave butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla in large microwaveable bowl uncovered on HIGH for about 2 minutes, stirring with spoon after 1 minute, until mixture is boiling. Pour over cereal mixture; stir with spoon or rubber spatula until evenly coated.
3. Microwave for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute. Spread on wax paper to cool, stirring occasionally to break up pieces.
4. Store in an airtight container.