not the normal snack mix

Why I Love This Recipe
I like this snack mix because it reminds me of the pink popcorn bricks I used to love as a kid. It's kind of like a hybrid peanut brittle caramel corn
Ingredients You'll Need
2 cubes butter
1/4 c Karo light syrup
1 c packed brown sugar
1/4 t baking soda
1/2 t vanilla
6 c plain popped corn
2 c cheerios
3 c rice chex
1 c peanuts
Directions
bring to a boil butter, karo, and brown sugar in a large pan
Lower heat and boil for exactly 5 more minutes
Remove from heat and add baking soda and vanilla.
add popcorn, rice chex, and peanuts, mixing quickly to coat evenly
pour into jelly roll pan
bake at 250 degrees for 1 hour, stirring occasionally
cool and break apart
store in airtight container