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Crunchy Caramel Snack Mix

By: Lauren Biggs

"'This recipe is a sure-fire hit with all ages,' relates Lauren Biggs of Suwanee, Georgia. 'The popcorn-and-nut combination is great for packaging in sandwich bags and selling at bake sales.'"

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
1 Hr

Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings

Ingredients

6 cups popped popcorn
3 cups Kellogg's® Crispix® cereal
2 cups Cheerios
1 1/4 cups pecan halves
1 1/4 cups dry roasted peanuts
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), cubed
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

In a greased roasting pan, combine the popcorn, cereals and nuts. In a saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup to a boil. Boil until a candy thermometer reads 250 degrees F (hard-ball stage), about 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat; immediately stir in vanilla and baking soda. Drizzle over popcorn mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 250 degrees F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

Footnotes

We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212 degrees F. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.