Crunchy Caramel Snack Mix Recipe

Another snack mix recipe that makes a great Halloween party recipe.

Ingredients

• 3 cups puffed corn cereal
• 3 cups bite-size square oat cereal
• 2 cups sm. Pretzel twists
• 1 cup unsalted peanuts
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 t. baking soda
• 1/4 t. cream of tartar
• 1/2 t. vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a 13 x 9 pan, combine cereals, pretzels and peanuts; set aside. Combine brown sugar, margarine and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until margarine melts and mixture comes to a boil. Cook without stirring for 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda and cream of tartar. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal mixture. Bake at 300 F. for 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Transfer to large shallow pan. Cool. Store in an airtight container. Makes 10 cups.

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Recipe Categories

• Meal Type: Snack
• Holiday Category: Halloween
• Preparation Time: 30-45 minutes