Christmas Crunch Recipe

 "This is a great snack that can make a great quick Christmas gift."  Original recipe yield: 12 servings.

INGREDIENTS:

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

DIRECTIONS:

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.

Crunchy Munchies

 "This recipe is very easy to memorize and it makes great use of peanut butter! You may need to use a candy thermometer for this recipe."  Original recipe yield: 2 dozen.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup peanut butter
3 cups toasted oat cereal

DIRECTIONS:

In a large saucepan, bring the corn syrup to a boil over medium heat. using a candy thermometer, cook the syrup to the soft crack stage (270 degrees F/132 degrees C). When this stage is reached, stir in the peanut butter and toasted oat cereal. Quickly drop by heaping spoonfuls onto waxed paper or press into a 9x9 inch square pan lined with waxed paper. Let sit until cool.