Caramelized Crispy Snack Mix

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Caramelized Crispy Snack Mix

Make this big batch of snack mix for family camping or a family reunion—anytime you need lots of snacks—it’s always a hit! Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:1 hr 20 min Makes:36 servings (1/2 cup each) 235 ratings

Substitution

Don’t have a roasting pan? Just use two (13x9-inch) pans instead.

How-To

How hard should you pack brown sugar? Press it into a measuring cup firmly so it holds its shape when tipped out.

9	cups Rice Chex® cereal
9	cups Corn Chex® cereal
2	cups packed brown sugar
1	cup butter or margarine
1/2	cup light corn syrup
1/2	teaspoon baking soda
2	cups candy-coated chocolate candies

1.	Heat oven to 250°F. Spray large roasting pan with cooking spray. Measure cereals into pan.
2.	In 3-quart saucepan, stir together brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Cook and stir 8 to 9 minutes over medium-high heat until mixture heats to boiling. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
3.	Bake 40 to 50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until coating is set. Cool 5 minutes; stir in candies. Spread on waxed paper to cool, about 10 minutes. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Increase bake time to 45 to 55 minutes.

1/2 Cup: Calories 220 (Calories from Fat 70); Total Fat 8g (Saturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 200mg; Total Carbohydrate 35g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 22g); Protein 1g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 6%; Iron 25% Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 MyPyramid Servings: 1 tsp Fats & Oils
*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.