Ingredients
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4 cups Rice Krispies or cornflakes
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1 cup chopped pecans, peanuts, or almonds
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1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter
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1 cup packed light brown sugar
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½ cup corn syrup or honey
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½ cup sweetened condensed milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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Optional: chocolate chips, toffee bits, marshmallows
Instructions
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Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment and grease lightly.
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In a large bowl, mix cereal and chopped nuts.
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In a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil and simmer 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat and stir in condensed milk and vanilla.
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Pour hot caramel over cereal mixture and stir to coat evenly.
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Press mixture firmly into prepared pan. Let cool at room temp 1–2 hours.
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Cut into bars or break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cool Time: 1–2 hours
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 squares
Category: Dessert, Snack, Candy
Cuisine: American-Southern