Sunday, May 18, 2014

Cheerio Nuggets

Cheerio Nuggets

1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. margarine or butter
1/4 c. corn syrup
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. baking soda
6 cup cheerios or honey nut cheerios
1 c. peanuts
1 c. raisins (optional)

Heat oven to 250. Heat brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup and salt. Heat, stirring constantly, until bubbly around edges. Cook 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda until foamy and light colored. Pour over cereal, nuts, raisins and mix well. Pour into greased cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Let stand until cool, about 10 min. Loosen with spatula and break into pieces.