Sweet and Salty Goldfish Crunch Mix

This party mix is great if you want something a little different than the usual Chex Mix.

Sweet and Salty Goldfish Crunch Mix

2 (6-oz.) bags salted Pepperidge Farm goldfish crackers
1 1/2 cups dark raisins
1 1/2 cups salted peanuts
1 cup butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 tbls. light corn syrup
2 tbls. water
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix goldfish, raisins and peanuts in a large baking pan. Place in warm oven (275F) while making syrup mixture.

Melt butter in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan. Add sugars, corn syrup and water. Boil to 270F on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour over warm goldfish mixture and toss gently.

Spray 3 large cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray. Spread mixture equally on the 3 prepared cookie sheets. With a wooden spoon, separate into bite-size pieces while still warm. Cool completely, then store in an airtight container.

Makes 8 cups.