NUTTY O'S SNACK

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Almonds add a nice nutty flavor to this tasty snack. It's perfect for potlucks and not too sweet. Served in a decorative dish, basket or tin, it has a golden holiday look. -:Karen Buchholz, Sitka, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 16 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup butter
12 cups Cheerios
2 cups pecan halves
1 cup whole almonds

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. In a large saucepan, heat brown sugar, corn syrup and butter until sugar is dissolved. Stir in cereal and nuts; mix well. Spread onto greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 325° for 15 minutes. , Cool for 10 minutes; stir to loosen from pan. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.