Caramel Corn Snack Mix recipe

15 servings

8 cups popped popcorn

4 cups crispy rice cereal squares

2 cups small pretzel twists

1 cup pecan halves

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup butter

1/4 cup light corn syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

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

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

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.

Remove saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda.

Pour over popcorn mixture and toss until evenly coated.

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.