Chex®icago Party Mix

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 3 cups corn chex® cereal
• 3 cups wheat chex® cereal
• 2 cups chocolate chex® cereal
• 2 cups bite-size square cheese crackers
• 3 cups cheese popcorn
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar or molasses
• 1/3 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• mix cereals, 1 cup of the cheese crackers and 2 cups of the popcorn in large, microwavable bowl. set aside.
• place butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt in 2-cup microwavable measuring cup. microwave on high 1 minute 30 seconds. stir; microwave on high until bubbling. remove from microwave; stir in baking soda. mixture will foam up, but keep mixing until baking soda is dissolved. pour over the cereal mixture; stir until fully coated.
• microwave on high 4 to 5 minutes, stirring after every minute. spread on waxed paper-lined baking sheet. let cool for about 5 minutes to let caramel fully harden. stir in remaining 1 cup cheese crackers and 1 cup popcorn.