Chex Caramel Corn

Name: Chex Caramel Corn
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups Corn Chex or 4 1/2 cups Rice Chex; 4 cups popped microwave popcorn; 1/2 cup honey roasted peanuts; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine; 6 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

4 1/2 cups Corn Chex or 4 1/2 cups Rice Chex
4 cups popped microwave popcorn
1/2 cup honey roasted peanuts
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1

In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, popcorn and peanuts. Set aside.
2

In medium microwavable bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla. Microwave uncovered on High about 2 minutes or until mixture is boiling; stirring after 1 minute. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
3

Microwave uncovered on High 4 to 5 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute.
4

Spread on waxed paper until cooled, stirring occasionally to break up. Store in airtight container.