HONEY CEREAL BITES

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A neighbor lady gave me this recipe years ago, and my husband and kids immediately loved it. We have fun varying the recipe to add our own personal touches.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 9-10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 cups unsweetened puffed wheat cereal
2 cups salted peanuts
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cereal, peanuts and sesame seeds. In a small saucepan over low heat, cook and stir the brown sugar, honey and butter until smooth. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat. , Spread in two ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Bake at 275° for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.