Spring Caramel Party Mix

So last Friday, I realized that I was supposed to contribute something to the bake sale at school on Saturday. I spent all day Thursday cleaning out and then deep cleaning my kitchen, so I knew I was pretty low on both flour and sugar.  What to do?  Fortunately, I planned to make this party mix for the hubs’ work this week, so had the ingredients on hand. And, of course, it couldn’t be easier and still be homemade!

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Caramel Party Mix

  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • ¾ cup light corn syrup (Karo)
  • 1 cup butter (not margarine)
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 12 oz box Rice Chex
  • 8 oz small pretzel twists
  • 12 oz bag M&M’s (I used pastel ones, but feel free to use whatever you want!)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine cereal and pretzels in large roasting pan.

2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Add brown sugar and Karo and give it a quick stir to mix. Then, without stirring, bring it to a boil and continue to cook two minutes. Remove from heat, add baking soda, and pour over cereal and pretzel mix. Toss gently to coat evenly.

3. Bake at 350 for 8 minutes, stir, then bake another 8 minutes. Remove from oven, pour onto sheets of foil or wax paper, and let cool completely. Stir in candies.

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5 Responses to Spring Caramel Party Mix

  1. Chrissy says:

    This looks delicious, Megan! Yummy!! Pinning!

  2. Crystal says:

    Fun great snack…especially while watching movies instead of popcorn. Thanks for the recipe! Can’t wait to try it!!

  3. Kathy V. says:

    Your killin’ me girlfriend! Can’t keep my girlish figure with you constantly posting these dangerously yummy goodies! LOL Of course, I know I’d get some help gobbling, um er, eating these babies. Sigh. Look like it’s off to the store to get some of those purty pastel M&M’s before the “bunny” snatches them all. Seriously, I appreciate the recipe. These “chex” snacks are my favs.

  4. Megan says:

    Looks fantastic!!

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