Nuts 'n Fruit Munch Mix

This is a great finger food for any gathering, especially with the combination of cranberry & ginger! It comes from the fall 2004 issue of the Kraft 'food&family' magazine. The original recipe calls for Planters Cocktail Peanuts.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 18
• Yields: 6 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1  teaspoon ground ginger
• 4  cups  shredded wheat cereal, spoon size
• 1  cup peanuts
• 1  cup dried cranberries

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Place butter & sugar in large microwavable bowl, & microwave on high 1-2 minutes or until butter is completely melted when stirred.
3. Add ginger & mix well.
4. Add cereal & toss gently.
5. In a single layer, spread the cereal mixture in a greased 15"x10" baking dish.
6. Bake 15 minutes, then remove from oven.
7. Stir in peanuts & return to oven to bake an additional 10 minutes.
8. Cool completely before adding cranberries. Toss gently.