CARAMEL CRACKERS 'N' NUTS

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Here is a favorite snack of mine that I find addictive. I love to give them as gifts during the holidays in gift wrapped covered coffee cans with a plastic bag lining the inside.-Betty B. Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield about 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (6.6 ounces each) Goldfish cheddar 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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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