caramel munch a bunch

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50 Pinches
Central, LA
Updated on Dec 11, 2011

This is a great snack mix for tailgating, New Year's Eve parties or ANY party! Or just a movie night at home!

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups cheerios
  • 3 cups walnuts or pecans or mixed nuts
  • 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 cup light karo syrup
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

How To Make caramel munch a bunch

  • Step 1
    In a lasrge, shallow roasting pan, combine cereal and nuts. Place in a 250 degree oven while making glaze. In a 2 quart saucepan, heat brown sugar, syrup, butter and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour over warm cereal-nut mixture and stir to coat. Continue to bake for approximately 1 hour, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes. Cool and break apart. Store in an airtight container. The mix freeze well in zip-lock bags. Hide the bags, because this goes quickly !

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