Almond Snack Mix

Ingredients:

1 (17 ounce) box Rice Chex

2 3/4 cups sliced almonds

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup light corn syrup

3/4 cup butter (no substitutes)

1 teaspoon almond extract

Method:

In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 250 degrees F (hard ball stage). Remove from the heat stir in extract. Pour over cereal mixture mix well. Spread onto wax paper-lined baking sheets. Store in an airtight container.