2 boxes (9 oz. each) Ritz Bits
1 c. dry roasted peanuts
1/2 c. butter
1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. baking soda

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Combine crackers and nuts in a greased, large, shallow baking pan.

In a saucepan, bring butter, sugar and corn syrup to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add vanilla and soda. Pour caramel mixture over crackers and nuts; stir well. Bake 1 hour stirring every 15 minutes. Pour onto waxed paper and break apart; allow to cool. Store in airtight container. Yields approximately 9 cups of snack mix.