Caramel Corn Snack Mix

Method5 steps · about 1 hr

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

2. 2

   Step 2: Place popcorn in a large pot with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Over a low heat, begin to pop the popcorn. Constantly shake the pot to ensure that the popcorn kernels and oil do not burn. Once the popping has slowed, remove the pot from heat.

   Uses 1 cup unpopped popcorn · 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

3. 3

   Step 3: In a large saucepan, mix butter (½ cup) or margarine, brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring this mixture to a boil (over a medium heat) while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low and do not stir for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and mix in baking powder (1 teaspoon) and vanilla extract (½ teaspoon), stirring carefully.

   Uses ½ cup butter · 1 cup packed brown sugar · ½ cup light corn syrup · 1 teaspoon baking powder · ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

4. 4

   Step 4: In a large baking pan, combine popcorn, pretzels, cereal and pecans. Pour the butter mixture over the popcorn mixture, stir to coat.

   Uses Popped popcorn · 2 cups small pretzel twists · 4 cups crispy rice cereal squares · 2 cups pecan halves · Cooked caramel coating

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   Step 5: Bake for 30 minutes, stirring the mixture after the first 15 minutes have elapsed.

   Bake 30 minutes; stir after 15 · 30 minUses Caramel-coated snack mixture