Chex and Chocolate Party Mix

With the 4th of July holiday weekend coming up, it's time for a good party recipe.  Chex mixes are always good for munching.  This version is sweetened and has chocolate chips added. 

As far as I am concerned the coconut, peanuts, and raisins are all optional. The chocolate is required.  Modify the recipe to fit your tastes.

Chex and Chocolate Party Mix

• 9 cups your favorite Chex® brand cereals
• 2 cups shredded coconut, optional
• 1 cup peanuts
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels
• 1 1/2 cups raisins 
 
Preheat oven to 250°.  Combine cereal, coconut, and peanuts in large, small roasting pan.  In small saucepan over medium heat, heat brown sugar, butter and corn syrup to boiling, stirring.  Then boil for 5 minutes without additional stirring. Stir in vanilla and baking soda.  Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.  Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.  Cool, stirring frequently.  Stir in chocolate morsels and raisins.  Store in an airtight container.

Enjoy!

Bryn Kirk

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