Caramel Cashew Crunch- The Good Stuff

This is the recipe some of you have been waiting for.  First of all, I must give credit where credit is due.  I obtained this recipe from a friend's mother.  Mrs. Givens, thank you.  I started making this for Christmas a few years ago.  My dad started taking it into work and people kept asking for the recipe.  I would always be back at school or just didn't give it out.  This is a super easy and delicious recipe that will really be appreciated during the holiday season!  Today is your lucky day because here it is!

Caramel Cashew Crunch

2 sticks (1 cup) butter
*You could always use soy butter for this and it should caramelize the same way!*
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup dark Karo syrup

Melt the butter in a medium sauce pan and add the Karo and brown sugar.  Bring this mixture to a boil SLOWLY. *I mean slow, people.  This is sugar.  It will burn.* Stirring the mixture constantly.
Once it comes to a boil, you are going to boil it for 1 full minute stirring constantly.  After that minute, remove it from heat and add in this order:


1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda


Once you have added these ingredients, continue to stir.  Your caramel mixture will begin to turn lighter and get puffy.  Somewhat like cotton candy.  Once this happens, pour it over:

In a large bowl-
1 box Crispix Cereal
1 can (8-10 oz) cashew halves and pieces


Mix this well!  Coat everything.  Once everything is coated, place the mixture on two baking sheets and bake at 235 for 30 minutes.  I always switch the baking sheets' positions in the oven after 15 minutes so they cook evenly.  Once it is finished, spread it out onto wax or parchment paper to cool. 
And you're done!  :-D

Enjoy making this for your friends and family!  Let me know how yours turns out.


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