Chex Caramel Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 cups Corn Chex or 4 1/2 cups Rice Chex
4 cups popped microwave popcorn
1/2 cup honey roasted peanuts
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, popcorn and peanuts. Set aside.
In medium microwavable bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla. Microwave uncovered on High about 2 minutes or until mixture is boiling; stirring after 1 minute. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
Microwave uncovered on High 4 to 5 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute.
Spread on waxed paper until cooled, stirring occasionally to break up. Store in airtight container.