Praline Crunch Recipe
This irresistible praline crunch recipe features Crispix cereal and pecans coated in buttery caramel—baked to golden perfection and perfect for gifting or snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
8 cups Crispix cereal
2 cups salted pecan halves
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking soda
Instructions
Prep: Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a large surface with parchment or wax paper for cooling.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine Crispix cereal and pecan halves.
Make Caramel: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
Add Flavoring: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and baking soda. Mixture will foam slightly.
Coat: Pour hot caramel over the cereal and pecans. Gently toss to coat evenly.
Bake: Spread mixture in a 9×13-inch baking pan. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
Cool: Pour onto prepared parchment or wax paper. Let cool completely and break into clusters.
Notes
Add a pinch of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for cozy seasonal flavor.
Drizzle with melted chocolate after cooling for an indulgent variation.
Sprinkle sea salt before cooling to enhance the sweet-salty contrast.
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