Holiday Party Mix

9 c. oven toasted corn cereal squares
4 c. popped popcorn
1 1/2 c. dry-roasted peanuts
1 c. packed light brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. corn syrup
1 t. vanilla extract
1/2 t. baking soda
1 pkg. (10 oz.) Nestle Toll House Holiday shapes & morsels
1 pkg. white fudge covered pretzels

Mix cereal, popcorn and peanuts. Pour into a greased large roasting pan. Combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil, without stirring for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour evenly over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly. Bake at 250 degrees for 45 minutes stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely in pan, stirring frequently to break apart mixture. Stir in shapes, morsels and pretzels. Store in airtight containers.

Yield: 5 quarts

Christine Burke
Elma, IA