Caramel Chex Mix

Chex Mixes are becoming one of my food groups with the dietary restrictions.  I got this recipe off from the chex website and eliminated the m&ms.  Feel free to add them back in.

Caramel Chex Mix

4 1/2 cup rice chex
4 1/2 cup corn chex
1 stick butter (earth balance buttery stick - milk free)
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup karo syrup
1/4 tsp baking soda

Place cereal in a large mixing bowl.  Put butter, brown sugar, and karo syrup in a 2 cup measuring cup or small bowl and melt in the microwave, stirring occasionally.  Stir in1/4 tsp baking soda, then pour caramel mixture over cereal and stir.  Microwave for 1 minute then stir, then repeat a couple times until all the cereal is well coated.  Pour onto a wax paper covered cookie sheet.  If you want them separated, let cool for 3-5 minutes, then separate with clean hands.  Other wise let cool, then break into chunks.