Almond Chex Mix

I love Chex Mix as much as the next girl, but don't you think it could use an occasional makeover? While you and I both can probably agree that we need to consume more holiday snacks like we need a hole in the head, here's a Chex recipe for your snacking pleasure. I received this treasure a couple of years ago from a Southern Belle with a recipe box that will blow your mind. It's easy to make and even easier to eat up! You really can't stop munching once you start, so consider yourself warned. I don't even like almonds that much, but it's almost too good to be true!

Almond Chex Mix

Ingredients:
1 box rice Chex
2 3/4 cups sliced almonds
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup butter (not margarine)
1 tsp almond extract

Directions:
1. Place cereal and almonds in a large bowl; set aside.
2. In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 250 degrees.
3. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Pour over cereal mixture; mix well. Spread onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets; cool. Toss to break apart. Store in airtight container.