Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) bag baked cheese puffs, crunchy
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 cups light brown sugar, tightly packed
  • 1 cup margarine (2 sticks)
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Method

  • Preheat oven to 250°F Line a jelly roll baking pan with non-stick foil.
  • Spray a very large metal mixing bowl with cooking spray.Fill with the cheese puffs and set aside.
  • Combine brown sugar,margarine, and corn syrup in a medium high saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce to low, and cook five minutes, stirring often. Watch carefully that it does not boil over.
  • Remove from heat and stir in Baking soda. It will foam for a bit and turn creamy in color.
  • Immediately pour mixture over the cheese puffs. Use two large spoons to toss thoroughly to coat.Spread out on the prepared baking pan and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to separate. When done, stir one last time to separate. Pour onto parchment paper and spread in a single layer to cool.
  • Seal these snacks tightly to store.