CARAMEL NUT CRUNCH

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I discovered this crispy snack recipe on a box of cereal years ago. It's been a Christmas favorite with my friends and family ever since.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups Cheerios
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup walnut halves
1 cup salted dry roasted peanuts
1 cup whole unblanched almonds

Steps:

In a saucepan, heat the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt over medium heat for 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly., In a large heat-proof bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour hot syrup over cereal mixture; stir until well coated. Spread into greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° for 30 minutes or until crisp, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack until slightly firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.