Candied Cereal Mix

Name: Candied Cereal Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: about 3 quarts.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup corn syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 6 cups rice chex; 6 cups corn chex

"This is a favorite treat at our house," says Lisa Elliott of West Plains, Missouri. "It's so easy to make and convenient for snacking on the go."

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6 cups rice chex
6 cups corn chex

Directions

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-1/2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and corn syrup is bubbly, stirring frequently. Stir in vanilla and baking soda; microwave 20 seconds longer or until the mixture begins to foam.
In a large bowl, combine the cereals. Add syrup mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 300° for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove to waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.