Caramel Nut Crunch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. dark corn syrup
1/4 c. margarine or butter
1/2 tsp. salt
6 c. Cheerios
1 c. pecan, walnut or peanut halves
1/2 c. slivered almonds

Preparation

Heat oven to 325\u00b0.
Butter jelly roll pan (15 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch). Heat brown sugar, corn syrup, margarine and salt in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir in cereal and nuts until well coated. Spread in pan and bake 15 minutes. Cool until slightly firm, 5 to 7 minutes.
Loosen with metal spatula.
Let stand until firm, about 1 hour.
Makes 8 cups.