Crunchy Snack Mix
Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook
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I got the recipe from my aunt when I wanted to make a snack for a brunch I was hosting. The brimming bowls I set out were emptied in no time.
—Milia Ziegler, Cincinnati, Ohio
SERVINGS: 15
CATEGORY: Appetizer
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 package (12 ounces) Crispix cereal
- 1-1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Directions:
In a large saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Spread cereal in a large roasting pan. Pour syrup mixture over cereal and stir until well coated. Sprinkle with nuts and stir.
Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Break apart and store in airtight containers. Yield: 15 cups.