Sweet Pecan Chex® Mix

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Ingredients

6 cups Rice Chex® cereal
1 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons pure gluten-free maple syrup
2 teaspoons pure vanilla

Preparation Directions

1. Measure cereal and pecans in large microwaveable bowl. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper or foil.
2. In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on High 30 seconds or until melted. Add sugar and maple syrup; microwave uncovered on High 30 seconds, until mixture is boiling. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal and almonds, stirring until evenly coated.
3. Microwave uncovered on High 3-4 minutes, stirring every minute. Spread on waxed paper or foil. Store tightly covered.

Tips

 
If you don't have pure maple syrup on hand, use maple-flavored syrup instead.
Cooking Gluten free?
Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.