Microwave Crunchy Caramel Corn

• 4 c. popped corn
• 2 c. Chex corn and rice cereal
• 1/2 c. mixed nuts
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1/4 c. margarine
• 2 Tbsp. corn syrup
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/4 tsp. soda

1. In large microwave bowl, combine popcorn, cereal and nuts.
2. In 4-cup microwave bowl, combine brown sugar, margarine, syrup and salt; microwave on High for 1 1/2 minutes.
3. Stir, microwave on High for 45 seconds to 2 minutes, or until mixture comes to rolling boil.
4. Stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will become foamy). Pour over popcorn mixture and toss to coat.
5. Spread 1/2 of mixture in ungreased 12 x 8-inch pan.
6. Microwave on High for 2 to 3 minutes or until popcorn is evenly coated, stirring every minute.
7. Spread on foil to cool.
8. Using same dish, repeat with remaining popcorn mixture.
9. Allow to dry for 2 hours.
10. Store tightly in covered container.

corn, corn, mixed nuts, brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, salt, vanilla, soda

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=856016 (may not work)