SWEET AND NUTTY CEREAL MUNCH

Sweet and Nutty Cereal Munch image

This tasty nut-and-cereal toss is a hit with both young and old. Be sure to make plenty of it!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Snack

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups Frosted Cheerios™ or Cheerios™ cereal
1 cup pecan halves, walnut halves or peanuts
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

Heat oven to 325°F. Spread 1 tablespoon melted butter in jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch.
Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, 1/4 cup butter and the salt in 3-quart saucepan. Heat over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until brown sugar is dissolved; remove from heat. Stir in cereal, pecans and almonds until well coated. Spread mixture in pan.
Bake uncovered 15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen mixture with metal spatula. Let stand about 1 hour or until firm. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 250 mg