CARAMEL CORN SNACK MIX

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Here is Tammy's yummy crunchy Caramel Corn snack mix! This photo was taken at Jane and Glenn's house on Jacobs Sunday, October 8th. Thanks for this recipe, Tammy!

300 DEGREES
30 MINUTES

8 CUPS POPPED CORN(1 BAG OF KETTLE CORN)
4 CUPS RICE CHEX
2 CUPS MINI PRETZELS
1 CUP CASHEWS
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1 CUP BROWN SUGAR
½ CUP BUTTER( 1 STICK)
¼ CUP LIGHT CORN SYRUP
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½ TEASPOON BAKING SODA
1 TEASPOON VANILLA

I USUALLY PUT THE FIRST 4 INGREDIENTS IN A LARGE BOWL AND MIX UP. THEN I PUT THE SECOND 3 INGREDIENTS IN A POT ON THE STOVE OVER MEDIUM HEAT, STIRRING. BRING TO A BOIL. REDUCE HEAT TO MEDIUM LOW FOR 5 MINUTES, DO NOT STIR. WHEN 5 MINUTES IS UP REMOVE FROM HEAT AND QUICKLY STIR IN VANILLA AND BAKING SODA. POUR OVER MIXTURE AND MIX WELL. THEN POUR INTO PAMPERED CHEF RECTANGULAR BAKER OR LIGHTLY COATED (PYREX) RECTANGULAR DISH. BAKE AT 300 DEGREES FOR 15 MINUTES. STIR. BAKE FOR ANOTHER 15 MINUTES. TRANSFER TO LARGE PIECE OF PARCHMENT OR WAX PAPER. I USUALLY TRY TO SPREAD THE MIXTURE OUT ALL OVER THE PAPER. COOL COMPLETELY BREAKING MIXTURE INTO CLUSTERS.
ENJOY!!!

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS VERY ADDICTIVE SO YOU MAY NEED TO MAKE A ANOTHER BATCH!!!!!!

TAMMY