Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Pecan Cereal Munch

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

  • Heat oven to 325. Spread 1 tablespoon melted butter in jelly roll pan.
  • Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, 1/4 cup butter and the salt in 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 in pan.
  • Bake uncovered for 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.