Caramel Corn Chex® Mix (1/2 )

Ingredients

• 2 cups butter-flavored microwave popcorn 
• 2 cups cornflakes 
• 0.5 cup nuts mixed
• 3 tablespoons butter 
• 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
• 2 tablespoons plus light
• 0.3 cup peppermint candies white
• 0.3 cup cranberries dried sweetened

Equipment

• bowl
• aluminum foil
• microwave
• measuring cup

Directions

1. Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In medium microwavable bowl, mix popcorn, cereal and nuts; set aside.
2. In microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar and corn syrup uncovered on High 45 seconds to 1 minute, stirring halfway through microwave time, until mixture is boiling.
3. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High about 3 minutes, stirring and scaping bowl after every minute, until cereal just begins to turn brown.
4. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up.
5. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth.
6. Add 1 1/2 cups of the cooled cereal mixture to melted chips; toss gently until evenly coated.
7. Spread on waxed paper or foil. Cool about 30 minutes or until set.
8. In serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures and cranberries. Store in airtight container.