Nutty Cereal Crunch Recipes

NUTTY CRUNCH SNACK MIX

Steps:

• In medium bowl, measure mini wheats, pretzels, and peanuts; set aside.
• In a large microwave safe bowl, heat margarine, corn syrup, and peanut butter on HIGH for 30 seconds.
• Stir until smooth.
• Add cereal mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
• Microwave on HIGH a total of 5 minutes, stirring well after 2 and 4 minutes
• (use caution, mixture will be hot).
• Remove cereal mixture from microwave and mix in raisins (use caution, mixture will be hot).
• Spread on waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
• When completely cool, store in airtight container.
• Variations:
• PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY: Prepare as above through step 3.
• Remove from microwave and stir in raisins.
• Sprinkle 1 tbsp dry regular strawberry gelatin over hot cereal mixture, tossing gently.
• Spread on waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
• When completely cooled store in airtight container.
• TROPICAL FRUIT: Prepare as above through step 3, adding 2 tbsp sesame seeds with cereal.
• Remove from microwave.
• Omit raisins and stir in 1 package (7 oz) dried tropical fruit medley chopped fruit.
• Spread on waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
• When completely cooled, store in airtight container.

PRALINE CEREAL CRUNCH

Steps:

• In a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan, combine cereal and pecans; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in vanilla and baking soda., Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly. Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Turn onto waxed paper to cool. Break into bite-size pieces.