Nancy’s Christmas Chex Mix

This is a favorite around here.  Jeremy's mom made it every Christmas and we've carried on the tradition.  It's highly addicting and so scrumptious.  I know it's June, but this doesn't have to be strictly a Christmas treat... ;)

Nancy’s Christmas Chex Mix

1 cup light corn syrup

1 ½ cups butter

1 cup sugar

Sprinkle of salt

½ tsp baking soda

1 tsp vanilla

12 oz corn or rice Chex cereal

2 cups ribbon coconut (or mix of coconut flakes and shaved coconut from healthfood isle)

2 cups slivered almonds

2 cups M&Ms

Mix coconut, Chex, almonds and M&Ms in large bowl.  Cook corn syrup, butter, and sugar on stove until boiling.  Mix in baking soda and vanilla.  Pour over Chex mix and stir until coated.  Spread out onto cookie sheet (with silpat or parchment paper) until cool.