Caramel Crackers 'n' Nuts |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Here is a favorite snack of mine that I find addictive. I love to give them as gifts during the holidays in gift wrapped covered coffee cans with a plastic bag lining the inside.Betty B. Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania Ingredients:
2 packages (6.6 ounces each) miniature cheddar cheese fish-shaped crackers |
1 cup dry roasted peanuts |
1 cup packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup butter, cubed |
1/2 cup light corn syrup |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. In a large greased bowl, combine crackers and peanuts; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 280° (soft-crack stage), stirring occasionally.
2. Remove from the heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla. Pour over cracker mixture; quickly stir until evenly coated.
3. Transfer to two greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool; break apart. Store in airtight containers. Yield: about 3 quarts.
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