Recipe From Karen's Kitchen
FABULOUS FRITO SNACK MIX
1 10 oz. bag of Fritos
3 - 4 c. Chex Cereal
1 c. small pretzels ( i use the balls or pillows)
1 1/2 c. whole nuts of your choice
1 c. mini or regular M & M's, optional
1 c. packed, light brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. light corn syrup
Heat oven to 350 degrees
In a large bowl combine the Fritos, Chex, pretzels and nuts. Set aside.
In a small saucepan combine the sugar, butter and corn syrup and melt over medium heat. Let the mixture come to a boil while stirring, and then boil over medium for 4 minutes without stirring. This should be a "just boiling" and not a hard boil.
Remove from heat and pour over cereal mixture stirring to coat evenly. Transfer to a large roaster pan and bake for 8 minutes. Remove and stir well and return to oven for another 8 minutes.
Tape a large piece of parchment paper to the countertop, and pour the cereal on this to cool. Stir and break up any large clumps as it cools. Once it is cold, it is hard to do this without making a mess of the cereal. Store in airtight container.
***When I first read this, I didn't think that a Frito mix would be very good, but it is a favorite of everyone who receives a bag.
