Chex® Apple Cinnamon Sweet and Nutty Snack Mix

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Ingredients

5 cups Apple Cinnamon Chex® cereal
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
1 cup mini-pretzel twists
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup candy-coated chocolate candies

Preparation Directions

1. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, peanuts and pretzels.
2. In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar and corn syrup uncovered on High 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute; stir until smooth. Stir in baking soda until foamy. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
3. Microwave uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl every 30 seconds, just until cereal begins to brown. Cool 5 minutes; stir in candies. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool; break into bite-size pieces. Store in airtight container.

Tips

Substitution
Try tiny fish-shaped pretzel crackers for the mini-pretzel twists in this flavorful snack mix for a little more fun.