Sweet Pecan Chex Mix

Sweet Pecan Chex Mix 3 - cups Rice Chex cereal 3 - cups Corn Chex cereal 3/4 - cup pretzels, optional 1 1/2 - cups chopped or pecan halves 1/2 - cup butter or margarine 1/2 - cup packed brown sugar 2 - tablespoons maple syrup 2 - teaspoons pure vanilla extract Measure cereal, pretzels and pecans in large microwaveable bowl. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper or foil. In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on High 30 seconds or until melted. Add sugar and maple syrup; microwave uncovered on High 30 seconds, until mixture is boiling. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal and pecans, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High 3-4 minutes, stirring every minute. Spread on waxed paper or foil. Store tightly covered. Oven Baked Method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper or foil. Spread the cereal and pretzels out onto the baking sheet. In a medium size saucepan melt the butter, brown sugar and maple syrup together. Bring the mixture to a boil. Remove from heat, add the vanilla extract. Pour the mixture over the cereal mixture stirring until the cereal is coated. Place the baking pan in the oven and bake the cereal mixture for 30 minutes, stirring the mixture every 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Break into pieces and store tightly covered.