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Ingredients

  • 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)

Method

  • Heat oven to 250°F. Spray 13 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Combine cereal and pecans in pan; mix well.
  • In large microwaveable bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup and margarine.
  • Microwave on HIGH 1 minute 30 seconds; stir. Microwave an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds or until boiling.
  • Stir vanilla and baking soda and optional salt into sugar mixture. Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly.
  • 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.