Confetti Caramel Corn

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 300°.
2. 2
   Place cereal in a jelly roll pan, 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch.
3. 3
   Mix brown sugar, margarine and corn syrup in a 1 1/2-quart saucepan.
4. 4
   Heat mixture over medium heat about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until margarine is melted and mixture begins to boil.
5. 5
   Cook, without stirring, 4 minutes longer. (Mixture will boil and turn golden brown.)
6. 6
   Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and baking soda until mixture is foamy.
7. 7
   Pour over cereal; stir to coat evenly.
8. 8
   Bake 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. 9
   Loosen right away from sides and bottom.
10. 10
    Cool. Makes 7 cups.