Party Snack Mix

by Carol Ann

1 cup each Wheat and Rice Chex
2 cups Graham Crackers, broken
2 cups Pretzel Sticks & rounds
2 cups Cheezits
1 cup Mini-marshmallows
1 cup Raisins
1 cup Sliced Almonds, toasted
1½ cups White Chocolate Chips
½ cup Chopped Pecans, toasted
½ cup plus 3 tbsp Whipping Cream
1 tbsp Light Corn Syrup
½ tsp Almond Extract
Salt to taste

In large bowl, combine all cereal, crackers, mini-marshmallows, raisins and nuts. Set aside. In large saucepan, combine Chocolate, whipping cream and corn syrup, and cook on low heat until chocolate is just melted. Remove from heat and stir until cooled. Add Almond Extract and stir well. Set aside.

After Chocolate mixture is room temperature, pour over dry cereal mixture and toss gently until cereal is well coated with melted chocolate mixture. Before mixture has cooled completely, spread into bottom of butter-coated cookie sheets. Allow to set at room temperature until completely cool to the touch.

Break into bite-size pieces and store in a large glass bowl. Cover with plastic wrap until guest arrive.