Sweet N Salty Cashew Chex Mix

1 c. butter

1 1/2 c. brown sugar

1/2 c. light corn syrup

1 (14 oz) box of Rice Chex cereal

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp vanilla

1 (8 oz) can of cashews

1 c. M&Ms (I used peanut)

3/4 cup craisins

1.In a small saucepan bring butter, brown sugar and corn syrup to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla.

2.In a brown paper bag combine cereal,craisins and cashews. Pour caramel mixture over cereal in bag. Fold top of bag over and shake. Place in microwave and microwave 2 minutes, remove and shake again. Repeat two more times.

3.Pour onto wax paper and sprinkle M&Ms on top of snack mix. Cool.