This sweet, salty, caramel snack mix recipe was given to me several years ago by a coworker. I make it for parties, game nights, and, of course, Game Days.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cups butter
- 0.25 cups white corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 cups crispy wheat cereal squares , such as Wheat Chex®
- 2 cups pretzel sticks
- 1.5 cups peanuts
Instructions
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Mix brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup together in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until bubbling, 3 1/2 minutes. Stir and microwave for 2 more minutes. Stir baking soda and vanilla extract into brown sugar mixture.
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Fold cereal squares, pretzel sticks, and peanuts into brown sugar mixture until well coated. Microwave for 2 minutes. Stir and microwave again for 1 minute; stir well. Spread mixture onto waxed paper and cool completely; break into small pieces.
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