Description
Praline Crunch is a sweet, crunchy snack that combines Crispix cereal, salted pecans, and a homemade praline coating. This irresistible treat is perfect for gatherings, road trips, or just satisfying your sweet tooth. Its addictive caramelized texture makes it a go-to snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups Crispix cereal 🥣
- 2 cups pecan halves (salted) 🥜
- ½ cup packed brown sugar 🍬
- ½ cup corn syrup 🍯
- ½ cup butter 🧈
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
- ½ tsp baking soda 🧪
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Mix Cereal and Pecans: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Crispix cereal and salted pecan halves.
- Make the Praline Coating: In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Stir occasionally and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat, then add the vanilla extract and baking soda. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and foamy.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the praline mixture over the cereal and pecans, stirring to coat everything evenly.
- Bake: Spread the coated mixture into a 9×13-inch baking pan. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes to ensure even coating.
- Cool and Serve: Once done, spread the mixture onto wax or parchment paper to cool completely. Once cooled, break into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
- To add a salty contrast, use salted pecans or add a sprinkle of sea salt before baking.
- For a richer flavor, you can use dark corn syrup instead of light corn syrup.
- Be sure to stir every 20 minutes during baking to ensure the mixture coats the cereal evenly and prevents burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snack, Party Food, Holiday Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of the recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg