Katie Lee's Spiced Nuts 'n Chex Mix

Chili powder and red pepper spice up this party-perfect mix--it will disappear quickly

1/4 cup sugar

1 tablespoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

1/4 cup butter or margarine

2 cups Corn Chex cereal

2 cups Rice Chex cereal

2 cups Wheat Chex cereal

1 (11.5 ounce) can mixed nuts

In small bowl, mix sugar, chili powder and red pepper; set aside.

In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in cereal and nuts until evenly coated. Stir in sugar mixture until evenly coated.

Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes, until mixture just begins to turn brown. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container.

The large bowl may become warm in the microwave--use hot pads and handle with care!