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Sweet and Nutty Cereal Munch

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 1 hr 45 min
  • Servings 8
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This tasty nut-and-cereal toss is a hit with both young and old. Be sure to make plenty of it!
Updated Jan 2, 2006
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups Frosted Cheerios™ or Cheerios™ cereal
  • 1 cup pecan halves, walnut halves or peanuts
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 325°F. Spread 1 tablespoon melted butter in jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch.
  • 2
    Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, 1/4 cup butter and the salt in 3-quart 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 mixture in pan.
  • 3
    Bake uncovered 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.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Did you know you can freeze this snack in airtight containers up to 2 weeks? You can also store it tightly covered at room temperature for the same time.
  • tip 2
    Serve this snack mix in individual brightly colored party cups, tinted cellophane bags or a big, colorful bowl.
  • tip 3
    Not fond of nuts? Try tossing corn or wheat nuts into the mixture. Or you could use 1 cup of mixed dried fruit instead.

Nutrition

205 Calories, 11 g Total Fat, 3 g Protein, 25 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 Cup
Calories
205
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
11 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
250 mg
Potassium
110 mg
Total Carbohydrate
25 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
3 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
18%
18%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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