Peppermint Crunch Mix

This mix is a hit. So much flavor and crunch in every bite. For gift giving, I decorate the empty marshmallow creme jars for the occasion then fill them up. I am always asked for the recipe. I found this recipe in a Betty Crocker book.

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Serves: 20
• Yields: 1/2 cup

Ingredients

• 6  cups  popped popcorn (I use white natural)
• 4  cups  Honey Nut Chex
• 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
• 20  red hard  peppermint candies or 20  green hard  peppermint candies, crushed (1/2 cup, I crush them quite fine)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°.
2. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
3. Mix popcorn and cereal in large bowl; set aside.
4. Place marshmallow crème in medium microwaveable bowl.
5. Microwave uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until melted; stir again.
6. Pour over popcorn mixture; stir until evenly coated.
7. Sprinkle with candies.
8. Spread mixture on cookie sheet.
9. Bake 5 minutes; stir.
10. Bake about 5 minutes longer or until coating is light golden brown.
11. Spread on waxed paper or aluminum foil to cool.
12. Store tightly covered up to 2 weeks.
13. If you are in a pinch for time, buy an already popped bag of gourmet white popcorn.
14. Depends on the occasion, but I add red hots, or candy corn, or M&Ms or nuts.
15. Use your imagination.
16. BE SURE TO REMOVE ALL UNPOPPED KERNELS.
17. WE DON'T WANT ANY CHIPPED TEETH.