Chex Mix – Improved by Culinary Capers

Heat oven to 200F.

In a small sauce pan heat the sauce ingredients until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Taste by sticking a piece of Rice Chex in, add more hot sauce if necessary.

In a large salad bowl combine the Rice Chex and Corn Pops, and in another smaller bowl combine the pretzels and Cheese Its. Drizzle the sauce by the tablespoon over the Chex mixture, after every spoonful, give it a good stir/toss. When you have a little less than ¼ of the sauce left drizzle it on the pretzels and Cheese Its, stirring in-between spoonfuls.

Carefully dump a little from each bowl into two 8 by 12 inch baking dishes until evenly combined and distributed.

Bake for 30 minutes, stir, bake another 30 minutes, stir, bake another 30 minutes, stir and if necessary bake yet another 30 minutes. Let cool. Serve.