Chex* Caramel Corn (Gluten Free)

Name: Chex* Caramel Corn (Gluten Free)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 19
Ingredients: 4 cups (1 L) popped microwave popcorn; 4 1/2 cups (1.125 L) Rice Chex* cereal; 1/2 cup (125 mL) honey-roasted peanuts, if desired; 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter or margarine; 1/3 cup (75 mL) packed brown sugar; 2 tbsp (30 mL) light corn syrup; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) vanilla

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Prep 15 min
Total 15 min
Servings 19

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Yummy, warm, homemade caramel corn in 15 minutes that is outstanding!

May 3, 2012

Ingredients

4 cups (1 L) popped microwave popcorn
4 1/2 cups (1.125 L) Rice Chex* cereal
1/2 cup (125 mL) honey-roasted peanuts, if desired
1/4 cup (50 mL) butter or margarine
1/3 cup (75 mL) packed brown sugar
2 tbsp (30 mL) light corn syrup
1/4 tsp (1 mL) vanilla

Steps

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.

Expert Tips

Tip 1
COOKING GLUTEN FREE?: Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.
Tip 2
Success: Use butter for the best flavour when making this crunchy caramel snack.
Tip 3
Special Touch: Scoop this delicious caramel combo into small food-storage plastic bags and tie with colourful ribbons for a welcome homemade gift.
Tip 4
Did You Know?: You can tailor this treat to any event or season by stirring a few drops of food colour into the boiling mixture before pouring it over the cereal mixture.