Caramel Nut Crunch Recipe
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Caramel Nut Crunch

By: Mary Sweere 
"I discovered this crispy snack recipe on a box of cereal years ago. It's been a Christmas favorite with my friends and family ever since."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups Cheerios® cereal
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1 cup walnut halves
  • 1 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup whole unblanched almonds

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, heat the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt over medium heat for 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly.
  2. In a large heatproof bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour hot syrup over cereal mixture; stir until well coated. Spread into greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 300 degrees F for 30 minutes or until crisp, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack until slightly firm.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2008 by Nanoo   view full review
I found this recipe at Christmas time, I made some up and took it to work and they went crazy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by lovetobake   view full review
I made a very similar recipe and it was amazing. I didn't use corn syrup, pecans or peanuts. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2011 by thedrval   view full review
I really liked this recipe- it has great flavor and the potential for many varieties. I made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2007 by Chris S   view full review
I had some honey nut cheerios I needed to use up so I did an ingredient search and found this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2007 by Marcia Page   view full review
This recipe was a huge hit at our Super Bowl party. EVERYONE asked for the recipe. Then I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2008 by RANEYC   view full review
This is an excellent snack or gift for teacher, friends and family! To kick it up a notch, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2010 by DAWNZKITKAT   view full review
I have an over abundance of Cheerios to use up and this recipe is just perfect. It's easy to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by fgcook   view full review
Instead of using Cheerios, I have used Oh's Cereal, it is the best! Also have substituted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2009 by bellydancer   view full review
I don't really see what is so special about this recipe. The Cheerios just tasted like Honey...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2010 by B.B.   view full review
Great way to use up a box of Cheerios! I substituted honey for corn syrup and it was too soft,...

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