Caramel Corn Chex® Mix (1/2 Recipe)

 

2

cups popped microwave popcorn

2

cups Corn Chex® cereal

1/2

cup mixed nuts

3

tablespoons butter or margarine, cut up

1/3

cup packed brown sugar

2

tablespoons light corn syrup

1/4

cup white vanilla baking chips

1/4

cup sweetened dried cranberries

• 1 Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In medium microwavable bowl, mix popcorn, cereal and nuts; set aside.
• 2 In microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar and corn syrup uncovered on High 45 seconds to 1 minute, stirring halfway through microwave time, until mixture is boiling.
• 3 Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High about 3 minutes, stirring and scaping bowl after every minute, until cereal just begins to turn brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up.
• 4 In medium microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups of the cooled cereal mixture to melted chips; toss gently until evenly coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil. Cool about 30 minutes or until set.
• 5 In serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures and cranberries. Store in airtight container.