Once again, my "famous" Christmas Reindeer Chow

This was posted last year but I want to give it to you again, Dear Readers! It is just yummy and a great (and quick) treat to give out as gifts. My hairdresser Bonnie will get some next week, Dorothy tomorrow, Andy's brother Kenneth yesterday and I mailed bags to Kansas and California. Forgot Oregon; sorry about that Son! Lots more to give out next week.

This recipe makes two big pan fulls and when cool, can be put in glass Mason jars, decorative bags or coffee cans. A batch takes under an hour from start to finish. Make up several batches- it keeps for several weeks when sealed in plastic bags.

Enjoy!

Reindeer Chow

2     Cups brown sugar
1     Cup real butter
1/2  Cup light Karo syrup
1     tsp. soda

4     Cups of Rice Chex cereal
4     Cups of Corn Chex cereal
2     Cups pretzels
2     Cups mixed amounts of: Crispex and/or Cheerios cereals, nuts: mixed, almonds, pecans or salted peanuts.

Spray well with Pam: two large 9" X 13" roasting pans. Divide cereal/nut/pretzel mixture between the two pans. Set aside.

Bring sugar, butter and syrup to a boil for 1 and 1/2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add soda. Mixture will be very light and foamy. Pour hot sugar mixture (divided into two parts) over the cereal mixtures and stir until mixed together.

Bake at 300 degrees for 15 minutes, take out and stir well and return to oven for 15 more minutes. Let cool completely then break into pieces and store in air tight plastic bags or jars.

TIP: Let the pans cool for 15 minutes and then lift the edges of mixture to prevent sticking to the pan as it hardens. Do this again after 15 minutes.

For a cute (and free) Christmas Reindeer Chow tag or header, go to Nov. 18, 2010 of this blog for free printables.