Coconut Cashew Crunch Recipe

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The crunch is always a hit for Christmas snacking. It’s one of my husband’s favorites—and he says he doesn’t like coconut! It’s incredible on ice cream. —Dana Nemecek, Skiatook, Oklahoma

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Coconut Cashew Crunch Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 50 min.

Yield: 16 Servings

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Ingredients

9 cups Rice Krispies
2 cups flaked coconut
1 can (8 ounces) salted cashew pieces
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cereal, coconut and cashews.
In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat.
Transfer to two foil-lined 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Bake at 250° for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Serve as is or use as a toppping for ice cream, fruit or yogurt. Store in airtight containers. Yield: 3 quarts.

Originally published as Coconut Cashew Crunch in Taste of Home December/January 2013, p71