Let's Celebrate Christmas!

In celebration of the 'Think Christmas' Blog Hop I thought I would share one of my favorite holiday treats with you.  This is yummy anytime of year!   Remember to mark your calendars, the Blog Hop starts on Monday.  I can't wait to share with you the fun table runner that I made up for this blog hop! I don't have a picture to show you how yummy and wonderful this snack mix is, it's never around long enough for me to snap a picture!

  Almond Snack Mixfrom Taste of Home 1 package (17.6 ounces) Rice Chex Cereal2  3/4 cups sliced almonds1 cup sugar1 cup light corn syrup3/4 cup butter1 teaspoon almond extract Place cereal and almonds in a large bowl; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and butter.  Slowly bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 250 degrees. (hard-ball stage).  Remove from heat; sir in almond extract. Pour over cereal almond mixture; mix well. Spread onto waxed lined baking sheets; cool. Toss to break apart. Store in an airtight container.  Makes about 5 quarts. A yummy snack to have around for game night!  Warning:  it's really yummy warm while it is cooling.  You may have to leave the house while it's cooling.... Enjoy!