Easy Holiday Chex Mix Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Servings: 24 Ingredients - 17 ounces Crispix cereal - 1/2 package pretzel sticks - 1 can mixed nuts - 1 bag of m & m candies - 1 1/2 cups brown sugar - 1 1/2 cups butter - 1/4 cup white syrup - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda    Crunchy cereal mixed with nuts, pretzels and m & m's make a pleasing combination that everyone will dig in to.   Directions Spray the inside of a brown paper grocery bag with a non-stick cookie spray. Add cereal, pretzels and nuts to the bag. In a medium saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter and syrup to a rapid boil.	1

	Add baking soda. Pour over cereal in the bag and shake to mix. Fold the bag shut and place in the microwave. Heat for 70 seconds and then shake the contents to mix. Repeat this process 5 times shaking between each interval. Open the bag to cool, stirring several times. When cooled, add m & m's. Store in an air tight container.	2