Sweet Crispix Mix

Remember back when you would go trick or treating and get popcorn balls?

If not, then your obviously not as old as me.

This is a super fun and easy treat to make for any occasion.  I was given this recipe many many years ago and every time I would make it, everyone loved it.  Well, I dug it out of the vault this afternoon and once again it was a hit for my gathering.

Maybe you want to give it a try for yours.

Unfortunately I don't have any other pictures because I didn't think of sharing it until after all was said and done.  Luckily it is easy so no worries, right?

Sweet Crispix Mix

Ingredients:

3/4 C butter

1 1/2 C brown sugar

1/4 C + 2 Tbsp corn syrup

1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

1 1/2 baking soda

1- 12 oz box of Crispix

16 oz jar dry roasted peanuts

1- 12 oz bag plain M & M's

1- 12oz bag peanut M & M's

Directions:

1.  In a large microwaveable bowl add: butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt.

2. Microwave for 2 minutes, stir.

3.  Do step two again.... Microwave 2 minutes and stir.

4.  Add in baking soda and vanilla and stir until light caramel look, it will get a little foamy.

5. In a paper bag add: cereal and peanuts (hint: you can do this while the caramel is cooking).

6.  Pour caramel mix over dry mix and shake bag.

7.  Microwave 90 seconds, shake bag.

8.  Do it again.... Microwave 90 seconds, shake the bag.

9.  Spread out thinly onto wax or parchment paper on counter (hint:  the more spread out it is, the less clumps you'll have

10.  When cooled completely add M & M's.

11.  Store in air tight container.

This recipe can be changed to your liking by adding pretzels or raisins, excluding peanuts, etc.  If you feel it's too much caramel, use a bigger box of cereal. 

 I also happened to be out of paper sacks so I used a large Tupperware bowl that had a lid for the shaking.  Make sure it fits in the microwave first and be sure to remove the lid before you microwave your mix.