Nancy's Crispix Treat

Submitted by Lorraine of AZ

"I received this wonderful snack from a neighbor this Christmas, but actually it would be just as wonderful any time of year! Caramel goodness and plenty of nuts is what makes this "to die for.""

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 (12 1/2 ounce) package Crispix cereal
• 4 cups pecans
• 1⁄4 lb butter (1 stick)
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup light Karo syrup

directions

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Spray two 9x13" pans or cookie sheets with sides. Put 1/2 of Crispix and nuts in each pan and be sure they are mixed.
2. Melt butter, add syrup and sugar and bring to a boil. Drizzle syrup over cereal and nuts dividing it equally between the pans.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring carefully every 15 minutes.
4. Put on sprayed foil when done and allow to cool slightly. Break into chunks while warm. Store in a closed container.