Chex* Caramel Corn (Gluten Free)

Yummy, warm, homemade caramel corn in 15 minutes that is outstanding! ...MORE + LESS -

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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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 flavour when making this crunchy caramel snack.
Special Touch: Scoop this delicious caramel combo into small food-storage plastic bags and tie with colourful 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 colour into the boiling mixture before pouring it over the cereal mixture.