CHEWY PEANUT BARS

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Kids will gobble up these chewy peanut-packed treats made with two kinds of crunchy cereal. "The sweet coating contrasts nicely with the salty nuts to make these bars a family favorite," comments Diane Eitreim of Garretson, South Dakota. "They travel well, too."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

5 cups cornflakes
3 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine corn syrup, butter, cream and sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Cook until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). , Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat. Pat into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.