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.