Nut Crunch

Makes 10 cups
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 4 to 6 min.
Baking Time: 10 to 15 min.
Ingredients:
4 cups bite-sized square oat, corn or rice cereal
4 cups bite-sized square crispy wheat cereal
1 cup salted small pretzel twists
1 cup salted mixed nuts
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
6 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375-degrees F. and spray a 13x9-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray. 1) In prepared pan, combine cereals, pretzels and nuts . Set aside.
2) In a 2-quart heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup.
3) Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a full boil for 4 to 6 minutes.
4) Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and baking soda.
5) Pour over cereal mixture in prepared pan and toss to coat.
6) Place pan in oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, or until coating is set. Remove from oven. Stir.
7) Spoon cereal mixture onto aluminum foil or large ungreased baking sheet. Cool 10 minutes. Break into pieces. Store in container with tight-fitting lid.

Alan's Kitchen Tip:This mix can be made ahead and stored in container with tight-fitting lid for up to 1 week.