| 4 | cups popped microwave popcorn |
| 4 1/2 | cups Corn Chex® or Rice Chex® cereal |
| 1/2 | cup honey-roasted peanuts, if desired |
| 1/4 | cup butter or margarine |
| 1/3 | cup packed brown sugar |
| 2 | tablespoons light corn syrup |
| 1/4 | teaspoon vanilla |
| 1. | Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In large microwavable bowl, mix popcorn, cereal and peanuts; set aside. |
| 2. | In medium microwavable bowl, microwave butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until mixture is boiling. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. |
| 3. | Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute. Spread on waxed paper to cool, stirring occasionally to break up. Store in airtight container. |
| Cooking Gluten Free? |
| Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change. |
| Success |
| Use butter for the best flavor when making this crunchy caramel snack. |
| Special Touch |
| Scoop this delicious caramel combo into small food-storage plastic bags and tie with colorful ribbons for a welcome homemade gift. |
| Did You Know? |
| You can tailor this treat to any event or season by stirring a few drops of food color into the boiling mixture before pouring it over the cereal mixture. |