Birthday Party Chow

A fun colorful way to celebrate the big day. Great for classroom parties too.You can always change the color or type of sprinkles used to celebrate any holiday or occasion.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 1 bowl

Ingredients

• 12  cups  Corn Chex or 12  cups  Rice Chex
• 1⁄4 cup white corn syrup (Karo)
• 1⁄8 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1  cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract or 2  teaspoons  other  flavoring
• 1⁄2 cup  colored sprinkles
• 1  cup white chocolate, melted

Directions

1. 1. Measure the cereal and put in a very large bowl.
2. 2. Over medium heat, melt the butter in a medium sauce pan.
3. 3. Add the corn syrup and water. Stir.
4. 4. Add the sugar. Make sure not to let any sugar stick to the edges of the pan. If one grain of sugar is left undissolved, it can cause the whole batch to crystallize.
5. 5. Bring to a boil and continue to cook until the mixture reaches 245-255 degrees.
6. (Please use a candy thermometer). It is important for the mixture to reach this temperature, if it doesn�t the candy will not harden properly.
7. 6. Add the baking soda and stir quickly as the mixture begins to bubble. Once bubbly and frothy, remove the pan from heat.
8. 7. Add the flavor until mixed.
9. 8. Pour over the cereal. Fold into the cereal until evenly coated.
10. 9.Drizzle melted white chocolate while gently stiring.
11. 9. Add the sprinkles, if you add them too early they will melt.