Popcorn Caramel Crunch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 c. mixed Chex or similar type cereal
4 c. unseasoned popcorn, popped
1/4 c. margarine
6 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 to 2 c. any good nuts (pecans, almonds or Spanish peanuts)
2 Tbsp. light corn syrup
1/4 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Preheat oven to 250\u00b0.
In open roasting pan, combine cereal and popcorn; set aside.
In medium saucepan, combine margarine, sugar, corn syrup and vanilla.
Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until mixture is boiling, stirring frequently.
Pour hot mixture over cereal mixture, stirring until all pieces are evenly coated.
Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool, stirring occasionally.
Store in an airtight container.
Makes about 10 cups.