Caramel Mix

• 1 stick margarine
• 1/2 cup white Karo syrup
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp. soda
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 jar dry roasted peanuts
• 1 box Kellogg's Crispix cereal

Directions:

Combine in large bowl: margarine, brown sugar, and syrup. Microwave for 6 minutes on high. Stir. Microwave 2 minutes more. Remove and add soda and vanilla. Mix well. In large paper sack pour in Crispix mix and dry roasted peanuts. Pour mix over cereal and nuts. Stir. Heat in microwave 1 1/2 minutes. Stir. Heat 1 1/2 minutes. Stir. Heat 1 minute more. Remove from bag and spread on wax paper. Cool. Break apart and store in airtight container. Add 1 cup M&M's when cool.

By Robin