Cheerios Nuggets

1 C brown sugar

½ C margarine

¼ C light corn syrup

½ t salt

½ t baking soda

6 C cheerios

1 C salted Spanish peanuts

1 C raisins

∙ Heat brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup and salt in 2 qt saucepan over medium heat stirring constantly, till bubbly around edges.

∙ Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes longer.

∙ Remove from heat.

∙ Stir in baking soda till foamy and light colored.

∙ Pour over cereal, peanuts and raisins in greased 4 qt bowl.

∙ Stir till mixture is well coated.

∙ Spread evenly in 2 13x9x2 pans (greased).

∙ Bake at 250' for 15 minutes.

∙ Stir, let stand just till cool, about 10 minutes.

∙ Loosen mixture with spatula.

∙ Let stand till firm, about 30 minutes.

∙ Break into bite-sized pieces.

∙ Makes about 10 cups.