Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 c. mixed Chex or similar type cereal
  • 4 c. unseasoned popcorn, popped
  • 1/4 c. margarine
  • 6 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 to 2 c. any good nuts (pecans, almonds or Spanish peanuts)
  • 2 Tbsp. light corn syrup
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla

Method

  • Preheat oven to 250°.
  • In open roasting pan, combine cereal and popcorn; set aside.
  • In medium saucepan, combine margarine, sugar, corn syrup and vanilla.
  • Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until mixture is boiling, stirring frequently.
  • Pour hot mixture over cereal mixture, stirring until all pieces are evenly coated.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool, stirring occasionally.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Makes about 10 cups.