Cheerio Snack Mix

 

This is the original box from 1940. Cheerios have been a breakfast staple for a long time. Perfect snack for toddlers, and it's a great ingredient in some fun snack mixes. 

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup margarine

1/4 cup light corn syrup

1/2 teaspoon of salt

1/2 teaspoon of baking soda

6 cups Cheerios

1 cup of your favorite salted nuts

1 cup of raisins

Grease 2 ( 13x9x2-inch) pans. Put brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup and salt in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until bubbly around edges. Cook, uncovered for 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda until foamy and light colored. Pour over cereal, peanuts and raisins in a greased 4 quart bowl. Stir until mixture is totally coated. Spread evenly in the pan and bake at 250 degrees for about 15 minutes. Stir and let stand just until cool, about 10 minutes. Loosen with a metal spatula and let stand until firm, about 30 minutes. Break into bite size pieces. Makes about 10 cups.