Popcorn Snacking Mix

This is a great snack to keep in an airtight container for late night munchies. It is also great for bake sales or gifts...put about a cup in a baggie and tie closed with some ribbon.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 22 cups

Ingredients

• 12  cups  popped popcorn
• 4  cups  Cheerios toasted oat cereal
• 4  cups  Chex cereal (your choice)
• 2  cups salted peanuts
• 1  cup  packed brown sugar
• 3⁄4 cup corn syrup
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
2. Grease a large roasting pan and pour in popcorn, cereals, and peanuts, stir to combine.
3. In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup and butter and bring to a rolling boil.
4. Boil for 6 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Remove from heat and quickly stir in vanilla and soda until light and foamy.
6. Immediately pour over popcorn mixture and stir until coated well.
7. Bake uncovered for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes or so.
8. Cool completely.