Cheerios Crunch Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
Description:
A crunchy, sweet snack loved by kids and toddlers alike! Perfect for a quick treat or on-the-go munching. Originating possibly from the back of a Cheerios box, this recipe has stood the test of time, delivering smiles with every bite.
Recipe Category:
Lunch/Snacks
Keywords:
👶 Toddler Friendly, 🧒 Kid Friendly, ⏲️ < 60 Minutes, 🥣 Easy
Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1/4 cup white corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 6 cups Cheerios cereal
- 1 cup Spanish peanuts
- 1 cup raisins
Nutrition Facts (Per Batch):
- Calories: 3807.3
- Fat Content: 174.2g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 4316.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 552.2g
- Fiber: 39.2g
- Sugar: 333.2g
- Protein Content: 64.5g
Instructions:
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Prepare Pans:
- Grease one 15×10″ or two 9×13″ pans.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a greased 4-quart bowl, combine Cheerios, Spanish peanuts, and raisins.
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Prepare Syrup Mixture:
- In a 2-quart saucepan, heat brown sugar, margarine, white corn syrup, and salt until it begins to bubble.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
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Add Baking Soda:
- Stir in baking soda until foamy.
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Coat Cereal Mixture:
- Pour the syrup mixture over the cereal, nuts, and raisins.
- Stir until well coated.
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Bake:
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pans.
- Bake at 250 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
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Cool:
- Stir the mixture and let it stand for 10 minutes to cool slightly.
- Loosen from the pan and allow it to cool for an additional 30 minutes.
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Break into Pieces:
- Once cooled, break the mixture into desired snack-sized pieces.
Enjoy the crunchy delight of Cheerios Crunch, a nostalgic treat that’s perfect for any time of the day!
