Quaker Oat Square Pecan Crunch

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1 (16oz) box of Quaker Oat Squares cereal
2 cups pecan halves or large pieces
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or oleo
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Combine oat squares and pecans in a 9 x 13 pan and set aside. Combine sugar, syrup and butter in a saucepan and heat to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and add vanilla and baking soda. Pour over cereal and pecans and stir to coat evenly. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15-20 minutes. Spread evenly on a baking sheet to cool. Break into pieces if needed and store in an airtight container. Makes 10 cups.

Karen says: The picture is a double batch. Also, this cereal comes in various flavors. I've used Cinnamon and today I'm using maple flavor.