Caramel O's

 

• 12 cups Cheerios cereal

  1 cup packed brown sugar

  1/2 cup butter or margarine

  1/4 cup light corn syrup

  1/2 tsp salt

  1/2 tsp baking soda

  
  

  
  

  Heat oven to 250°F. Into large ungreased roasting pan, measure cereal; set aside. 

  In 1-quart saucepan, heat brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt to boiling, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  Remove from heat; stir in soda until foamy. Pour over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Divide mixture between 2 ungreased 13x9-inch pans.

  Bake 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Store in airtight container.

Tips

• Add chopped salted peanuts or pecans to make this treat special.