Microwave Crunchy Caramel Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. popped popcorn
2 c. corn and rice hexagon-shaped cereal
1/2 c. mixed nuts
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 c. margarine or butter
2 Tbsp. corn syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Microwave Directions:
In large microwave-safe bowl, combine popcorn, cereal and nuts.
In 4-cup microwave-safe measuring cup, combine brown sugar, margarine, corn 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 a rolling boil.
Stir in vanilla and baking soda.
(Mixture will become foamy.)
Pour over popcorn mixture and toss to coat.