Chex Cookies

INGREDIENTS:

4 1/2 c Chex? cereal; (Rice, Corn or
-combination)
4 c Popped popcorn
1/2 c Honey-roasted peanuts;
-optional
1/4 c Margarine or butter*
6 tb Packed brown sugar
2 tb Light corn syrup
1/4 ts Vanilla

Mix cereal, popcorn and peanuts in large microwavable bowl; set aside. Microwave margarine, sugar, corn syrup and vanilla in large microwavable bowl on High 2 minutes or until mixture is boiling, stirring after 1 minute. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave 5 to 6 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute. Spread on waxed paper to cool, stirring occasionally to break up. Store in airtight container. 9 1/2 cups snack.

*Do not use spread or tub products.

Important: Because microwaves cook differently, times are approximate.

Oven Directions: Heat oven to 250?. Mix cereal, popcorn and peanuts in large roasting pan; set aside. Heat margarine, sugar, corn syrup and vanilla to boiling in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool, stirring occasionally to break up. Store in airtight container.