Caramel Snack Mix

• 5 cups popped popcorn
• 2 cups corn snacks
• 1 cup miniature pretzel twists
• 1 cup mixed nuts
• 1 cup soy nuts
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• ½ cup margarine
• ¼ cup light corn syrup
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
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Combine popcorn, corn snacks, pretzels, mixed nuts and soy nuts in large, greased baking pan. Combine brown sugar, margarine and corn syrup in a 2-quart sauce pan. Place over medium heat, and cook until mixture is boiling. Cook an additional 5 minutes without stirring. Remove pan from heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla. Pour mixture over popcorn mixture and gently toss. Bake 1 hour at 200 F, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool, and break into pieces. Store in airtight container.

Makes about 12 cups

Nutrition per serving (½ cup / 34 g): 164 calories; 9 g fat (1 g saturated; 1 g trans fats); 0 cholesterol; 139 mg sodium; 19 g carbohydrate; 2 g dietary fiber; 3 g protein; 18 mg calcium