Christmas Crunch Recipe
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Christmas Crunch

By: Debbie Rowe 
"This is a great snack that can make a great quick Christmas gift."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 cup cashews

Directions

  1. Grease one 10x15 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Continue to cook, without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  4. Remove from heat; stir in butter, vanilla and baking soda. Add cereal and cashews; pour into prepared pan and allow to cool. Break into pieces and store in air tight container.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 290 | Total Fat: 8.2g | Cholesterol: 8mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2004 by Susan   view full review
If I could give this recipe 10 stars I would. I made 4 generous gift bags out of a doubled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2003 by NDIANDA   view full review
Very Good - Makes a great gift. This can be addictive!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2003 by SWEET NATALIE   view full review
This is all i have to say,"yummy".
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2005 by LUVSHERREDSOX   view full review
Wow, what an easy, great-tasting recipe! I love that, once you get the mixture up to the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2008 by Connie   view full review
I really liked the flavor but it seemed to have a lot more chex pieces than nuts (the reason...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2007 by C_WHITES_   view full review
This was ok. It turned out very thick and hard. I think it needed some salt too. Sticks to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2005 by Georgia Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I tried this recipe, b/c it got such high ratings. However, it was the worst thing I've ever...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by motherofthree Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My daughter loved it. I was expecting it to be as hard as it is but still very good and very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2005 by NEIGHBOUR2   view full review
Okay..I WOULD have given this 5 stars but I made it TWICE and I couldn't get it to HARDEN!? ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2004 by Michelle Roe   view full review
Debbie, You have a winner! This is quick and easy to make and everyone loved it. Thanks ...

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