Crispix Caramel Snack Mix

By barbyrabaker

Slighty sweet, but quite addictive. This treat is served by Painted Lady Quilt Shop in Redlands, CA during quilt runs.

Ingredients

• 6 Cups Crispix cereal
• 4 Cups checkerboard pretzels
• 2 Cups mixed nuts
• 1/2 Cup shelled sunflower seeds
• 1/2 Cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 Cup brown sugar, lightly packed
• 1/4 Cup light Karo syrup
• 1 Cup dried cranberries

Preparation

Step 1

In a very large bowl, mix together cereal, pretzels, nuts, and sunflower seeds. Set aside.
In a heavy, medium saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, and syrup over medium heat. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Boil for one minute, stirring gently. Immediately pour hot caramel over cereal mixture and stir to coat evenly. Spread into 2 cookie sheets. Bake at 250 degrees for 10 minutes. Stir, and bake 10 more minutes.
Cool and break apart, stir in dried cranberries.