Description
Sweet, salty, crunchy praline snack mix with Crispix cereal and pecans—perfect for parties, gifts, or anytime treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups Crispix cereal (or your favorite crunchy cereal)
- 2 cups pecan halves (or a mix of your favorite nuts)
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Crispix cereal and pecan halves. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the light brown sugar, light corn syrup, and unsalted butter. Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Once boiling, allow the mixture to boil for 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and carefully stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract. The mixture will bubble up slightly.
- Pour the hot praline mixture over the cereal and pecans. Gently stir until the cereal and nuts are evenly coated.
- Spread the coated mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating and baking.
- After 1 hour, remove from the oven and let the Praline Crunch cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, break into clusters and store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Keywords: Praline Crunch