Caramel Nut Crunch

By BCVH

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Butter jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch. Heat brown sugar, corn syrup, margarine and salt in 3 quart 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. 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.