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Cereal Crunchies

Folks can't get enough of this irresistible snack mix. A slightly sweet vanilla coating is the perfect match for the blend of mini pretzels, crispy cereal and salted nuts. It's a real crowd-pleaser. —Juanita Carlsen of North Bend, Oregon

17 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients

2 cups Multi-Bran Chex
2 cups Corn Chex
2 cups Cheerios
2 cups miniature pretzels
1 cup salted mixed nuts
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 to 3 teaspoons butter flavoring
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the cereals, pretzels and
nuts; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the butter, brown
sugar, corn syrup, butter flavoring and salt. Bring to a boil. Boil,
uncovered, for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine vanilla and baking soda. Remove brown sugar
syrup from the heat; stir in vanilla mixture (syrup will foam). Pour
over cereal mixture and toss to coat.
Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes; stir. Microwave 2-3
minutes longer; stir. Microwave at 50% power for 2-3 minutes,
stirring after 2 minutes. Cool for 3 minutes, stirring well several

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Cereal Crunchies (continued)

Directions (continued)

times. Spread onto waxed paper to cool. Yield: 8-1/2 cups.

Nutrition Facts: One serving (1/2 cup) equals 153 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 446 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.