CHRISTMAS CRUNCH

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This is a great snack that can make a great quick Christmas gift.

Provided by Debbie Rowe

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups white sugar
⅔ cup light corn syrup
½ cup water
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup cashews

Steps:

  • Grease one 10x15 inch baking pan.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
  • Continue to cook, without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Remove from heat; stir in butter, vanilla and baking soda. Add cereal and cashews; pour into prepared pan and allow to cool. Break into pieces and store in air tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.6 calories, Carbohydrate 55.1 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 192.9 mg, Sugar 39.2 g

Dale Griffin
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This Christmas Crunch is delicious! It's the perfect holiday treat. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Nhlanganiso Zwane
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I love this Christmas Crunch! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. I highly recommend it!


Johnny Willis
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This Christmas Crunch is the perfect holiday treat! It's sweet, salty, and crunchy, and it's so easy to make. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend it!


Usman Sajid
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I made this Christmas Crunch for my holiday party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover candy canes.


Annie 2307
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This Christmas Crunch is a must-try! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the sweet and salty combination, and the crunch is perfect. I've also tried adding different nuts and dried fruits to the recipe, and i