Chex® Caramel Corn

Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 8 min.
Cooling Time: 15 min.

Ingredients

• 4-1/2 - cups Corn Chex® or Rice Chex® cereal
• 4 - cups popped microwave popcorn (from 3.5-oz bag)
• 1/2 - cup honey-roasted peanuts, if desired
• 1/4 - cup butter or margarine
• 1/3 - cup packed brown sugar
• 2 - Tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1/4 - teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, popcorn and peanuts.
2. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla uncovered on HIGH about 2 minutes or until mixture is boiling, stirring after 1 minute.
3. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
4. Microwave uncovered on HIGH 5 to 6 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute.
5. Spread on waxed paper to cool, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up.
6. Store in airtight container.

1. In ungreased large roasting pan, mix cereal, popcorn and peanuts.
2. In 2-quart saucepan, heat butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently.
3. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
4. Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
5. Spread on waxed paper to cool, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up.
6. Store in airtight container.