Snack Mixes

Sweet and Salty Cashew Chex Mix

1 cup of butter

1 ½ cups brown sugar

½ cup light corn syrup

12-14 oz box Rice Chex cereal

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp vanilla

8 oz salted cashews

1 cup M&Ms

2 cups Animal crackers

4 oz bag of popped popcorn

2 cups of mini or stick pretzels

In a small saucepan, bring butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup to a boil.  Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla. 

Combine cereal and cashews.  Pour caramel mixture over cereal mixture.  Fold the top of the bag over and shake.  Place it in the microwave and microwave for 2 minutes.  Remove and shake again.  Repeat 2 more times. 

Add animal crackers, popcorn, and pretzels.  Shake.  Pour onto wax paper and sprinkle on M&Ms.  Cool.