Caramel Snack Mix

Sweet and salty mixture that is different, but very good.   Easy to make and it will be a hit at any party.  If you want to add spice to it, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the mixture.

Caramel Snack Mix

(serves 12)

Ingredients:

* 1 (15 ounce) bag thin pretzel sticks

*1 (12 ounce) bag oyster crackers

*1 (12 ounce) can peanuts

*1/2 cup butter

*1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 

*1/4 cup corn syrup

*1 teaspoon kosher salt

*1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

*1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Directions:

~Preheat oven to 250 degrees.

~Spray a jelly roll pan or roasting pan with a cooking spray.

~Add 1 (15 ounce) bag pretzels, 1  (12 ounce) bag crackers & 1 (12 ounce) can peanuts to pan.

~Set aside.

~Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat.

~Stir in 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup corn syrup, and 1 teaspoon salt.

~Bring to a full boil.

~Reduce heat and boil 5 minutes.

~Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.

~Pour immediately over pretzel mixture.

~Stir until everything is well coated.

~Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

~Remove from oven and break apart when cool enough to handle.

~Store in a ziplock bag.