Caramel Apple Snack Mix

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 7 cups popped popcorn
• 4 cups crispix cereal
• 4 cups apple jacks cereal
• 2 cups salted peanuts
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Recipe

• 1 in a large greased roasting pan, combine popcorn, cereals and peanuts: set aside. in a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup: bring to a rolling boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, cook, without stirring, until mixture turns a medium amber color, about 8 minutes.
• 2 remove from the heat; quickly stir in vanilla and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy. immediately pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
• 3 bake at 250 for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. spread mixture onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. cool completely. store in airtight containers.