CRITTER CRUNCH

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I make a big batch of this fun sweet snack throughout the year to keep on hand for hungry kids of all ages. Once you get started eating, it's hard to stop. Plus, it makes a great take-along treat.-Wilma Miller, Port Angeles, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 40m

Yield about 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups Crispix
1-1/2 cups Cherrios
1-1/2 cups animal crackers
1-1/2 cups honey bear-shaped crackers
1 cup bite-sized Shredded Wheat
1 cup miniature pretzels

Steps:

In a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, heat the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until butter is melted; stir until blended. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add butter mixture and toss to coat., Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 300° for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.