Microwave Crunchy Caramel Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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