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Caramel Nut Crunch



1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/4 cup margarine or butter
1/2 tsp salt
6 cups Cheerios cereal
1 cup pecan halves or walnut halves or peanuts
1/2 cup almonds

Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter jelly roll pan, 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch.
Heat brown sugar, corn syrup, margarine and salt in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat; stiring constantly, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cereal and nuts until well coated. Spread in pan. Bake 15 minutes. Cool until slightly firm, 5 to 7 minutes; loosen with metal spatula. Let stand until firm, about 1 hour. Store in covered container.
About 8 cups snacks.