Caramel Crackers ‘N’ Nuts

Name: Caramel Crackers ‘N’ Nuts
Ingredients: 2 packages (6.6 ounces each) miniature cheddar cheese fish-shaped crackers; 1 cup dry roasted peanuts; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 packages (6.6 ounces each) miniature cheddar cheese fish-shaped crackers
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1

In a large greased bowl, combine crackers and peanuts; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 280° (soft-crack stage), stirring occasionally.
2

Remove from the heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla. Pour over cracker mixture; quickly stir until evenly coated.
3

Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool; break apart. Store in airtight containers.