Leah's Cheerios Snack Mix

This is my friend Leah's recipe. She brought this our church's poolside fellowship and it was such a hit with kids and adults! -Kristin

1 c. packed brown sugar

1/2 c. butter, softened

1/4 c. light corn syrup

1/2 t. salt

1/2 t. baking soda

8 c. Cheerios

1 c. toasted almonds, whole

1-2 c. dried cranberries

• Preheat oven to 275 and grease a jelly roll pan.
• Combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt in saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until it bubbles around the edge, then cook for 2 minutes more.
• Remove from heat and add baking soda.
• Pour sugar mixture over cereal, almonds and cranberries and mix well.
• Bake 20-25 minutes.
• Let stand till cool, then break into pieces.
• Makes 10 cups.