Caramel Nut Crunch

Name: Caramel Nut Crunch
Ingredients: 1/2 c. packed brown sugar; 1/2 c. dark corn syrup; 1/4 c. margarine; 1/2 tsp. salt; 6 c. Cheerios cereal; 1 c. pecans or peanuts

6 ingredients

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Ingredients

1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. dark corn syrup
1/4 c. margarine
1/2 tsp. salt
6 c. Cheerios cereal
1 c. pecans or peanuts

Directions

1

Heat oven to 325°. Butter jelly roll pan (15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch). Heat brown sugar, corn syrup, margarine and salt in a 3 qt. saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cereal and nuts until well coated. Spread in pan and 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. Makes about 8 cups.