Quaker Oatmeal Squares Crunch

You may just have to make a batch for yourself BEFORE you make one to share with the family.  You won't be able to help yourself!  

 

QUAKER OATMEAL SQUARES CRUNCH

• 8 cups Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cereal (1 whole box)
• 2 cups pecans , coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup brown sugar , firmly packed
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 4 tablespoons butter (margarine ok)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)  

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 250ºF. Spray 13 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Combine cereal and pecans in pan; mix well.
2. In large microwaveable bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup and margarine.
3. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute 30 seconds; stir. Microwave an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds or until boiling.
4. Stir vanilla and baking soda and optional salt into sugar mixture. Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly.
5. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet, spreading mixture in even layer. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

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BzzAgent sent me a new item to try and this time it hit a HOME RUN!! Why? Because we're talking FOOD! I love food! In fact, my entire family loves food. Thank goodness we have decent metabolisms or we'd be in big trouble!

I got to try Quaker Oatmeal Squares and let me tell you, they are so good you have no idea they're good for you! I ate one bowl (a little over the recommended amount but not by much) and it filled me up for nearly three hours. The taste is so delicious. It is has a light brown sugar flavor that isn't overwhelming and the crunch is fun!! It didn't tear the roof of my mouth up (which crunchy cereal tends to do). I highly recommend this cereal for those looking for something healthy, tasty and different!

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