Caramel Crunch

* Exported from MasterCook *

Caramel Crunch

Recipe By : General Mills, Chex® Recipes
Serving Size : 30 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Snacks

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups corn chex® cereal
2 cups rice chex® cereal
2 cups wheat chex® cereal
6 cups popped popcorn
2 cups pretzel sticks
1 cup honey.roasted peanuts
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup margarine or butter
--do not use spread or tub products
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Heat oven to 350°. Mix cereals, popcorn, pretzels and peanuts in large
bowl; set aside. Heat brown sugar, corn syrup and margarine to boiling in
1-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat;
stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal mixture in bowl, stirring until evenly
coated. Spread in large ungreased roasting pan. Bake 20 minutes, stirring
after 10 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight
container. 15 cups snack.

Microwave Directions: Mix cereals, popcorn, pretzels and peanuts in large
microwavable bowl; set aside. Microwave brown sugar, corn syrup, margarine
and vanilla in large bowl uncovered on High 2 minutes or until boiling,
stirring after 1 minute. Pour over cereal mixture in bowl, stirring until
evenly coated. Microwave 5 to 6 minutes, stirring after every minute.
Spread on waxed paper to cool

Important: Because microwaves cook differently, times are approximate.

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft)Oven Directions; No changes. Microwave
Directions; Microwave 4 min, stirring after 2 min; then microwave 7-8 min,
stirring every 2 mm.

1 serving (1/2 cup): 120 calories (40 calories from fat) 4.5 g fat (0.5 g
saturated) 0 mg cholesterol: 160 mg sodium: 19 g carbohydrate (1 g dietary
fiber),. 2 g protein.

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