CHEWY SNACK SQUARES

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These chewy bars are a nice change of pace from the usual marshmallow cereal bars. Adding peanuts and coconut makes a tasty, interesting snack.-Cheryl Miller, Fort Collins, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 30 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cereal, peanuts and coconut; set aside. In a saucepan, combine corn syrup, sugar, butter and cream; cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture reaches soft-ball stage (240°), about 25-30 minutes. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat evenly. Pat into a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Cool before cutting.

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