1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine OR butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tsp maple extract
8 cups of your favorite Chex brand cereals (Corn, Rice and/or Wheat)
1 cup honey roasted cashews and peanuts (optional)
Preheat oven to 225*. In open roasting pan melt margarine in oven. Stir
in brown sugar and maple extract. Gradually add cerals and nuts if
desired, stirring until all pieces are evenly coated. Bake 45 minutes,
stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in
airtight container.
Microwave Directions:* In large microwave-safe bowl melt
margarine on HIGH 30 to 45 seconds. Stir in brown sugar and
maple extract. Gradually add cereal and nuts if desired, stirring until
all pieces are evenly coated. Microwave on HIGH 4 to 5 minutes,
stirring every 1 1/2 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in
airtight container.
*Due to differences in microwave ovens, cooking time may need
adjustment. These directions were developed using 625 to 700 watt ovens.
Makes 8 cups
