Caramel Corn Chex® Mix

 

4

cups popped microwave popcorn

4

cups Corn Chex® cereal

1

cup mixed nuts

1/2

cup butter or margarine, cut up

3/4

cup packed brown sugar

1/4

cup light corn syrup

1/2

cup white vanilla baking chips

1/2

cup sweetened dried cranberries

• 1 Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In large microwavable bowl, mix popcorn, cereal and nuts; set aside.
• 2 In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar and corn syrup uncovered on High about 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring after 1 minute, until mixture is boiling.
• 3 Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High about 5 minutes, stirring and scraping 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 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Add 3 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.