Caramel Corn Snack Mix

This is a sweet party snack mix recipe.

• Calories: 252 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup butter
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 2 cups small pretzel twists
• 4 cups crispy rice cereal squares
• 8 cups popped popcorn

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, cereal, pretzels and pecans.

Step 3

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low; cook without stirring for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Remove saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour over popcorn mixture and toss until evenly coated.

Step 5

Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees F) for 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Transfer to large piece of parchment paper and cool completely. Break into chunks once cool.