Chex Marries Popcorn Recipes

Steps:

• In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals; sprinkle with salt. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 20 seconds or until melted. Pour melted butter over cereals; toss to coat.
• Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every minute, until mixture begins to brown. Spread mixture on waxed paper. Cool 10 minutes.
• Stir in remaining ingredients. Store in airtight container.

Steps:

• Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In large microwavable bowl, mix popcorn, cereal and nuts; set aside.
• In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar and corn syrup uncovered on High about 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring after 1 minute, until mixture is boiling.
• Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High about 5 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute, until cereal just begins to turn brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up.
• In medium microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Add 3 cups of the cooled cereal mixture to melted chips; toss gently until evenly coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil. Cool about 30 minutes or until set.
• In serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures and cranberries. Store in airtight container.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 250 degrees F.
• Line roasting pan with foil.
• Mix first 3 ingredients in a large roasting pan.
• Heat remaining ingredients in 2 quart pan over med heat,stir frequently,until all is incorparated and sugar is dissolved.
• Pour over chex mixture until evenly coated.
• Bake uncovered 45 minutes.
• Stir every 15 minutes or so.
• Spread on wax paper and cool.
• Stir to break up.