Chex Carmel Corn

This one is super easy and very yummy! Have your kids help mix it up.

4 1/2 Cups Corn OR Rice Chex cereal


4 cups popped popcorn (remove old maids)


1/2 Cup honey roasted peanuts (if desired)





1/4 Cup butter or margarine


1/3 cup packed brown sugar


2 Tbs. light corn syrup


1/4 tsp. vanilla





1. In a large microwave bowl, mix cereal, popcorn & peanuts.





2. In a medium microwave bowl, microwave butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla uncovered on High about 2 minutes or until mixture is boiling, stirring after 1 minute. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.





3. Microwave uncovered on High another 4-5 minutes, stirring after every minute. Spread on wax paper to cool. Store in airtight container.