KENTUCKY BOURBON BACON CHEX MIX

Kentucky Bourbon Bacon Chex Mix image

Provided by Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories) @KimmiK

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bag - chex mix traditional
1 cup(s) pecan halves, salted
8 slice(s) bacon, cooked crisp & crumbled
1/2 cup(s) dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup(s) butter
1/4 cup(s) corn syrup, light
1/4 cup(s) bourbon
3/4 teaspoon(s) chipotle chili powder

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with silpat liner or foil. If using foil, spray with cooking spray. In a large bowl, add chex mix, pecans & crumbled bacon. Set aside.
In medium saucepan, add brown sugar, butter & corn syrup, stirring occasionally, until bubbly around edges. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from ehat. Cool 2 minutes. Carefully stir in bourbon & chili powder; mix to combine. Pour over snack mixture; toss gently to coat.
Spread snack mixture on pans & bake 15 minutes; stirring every 5 minutes, to caramelize mixture. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Break into pieces. Store covered in refrigerator.