EASY TO COOK

🍬🥜 Praline Crunch 🥜🍬

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Praline Crunch is a delicious and addictive snack that’s perfect for parties, holidays, or just for a sweet treat. This easy-to-make recipe combines crispy cereal with a sweet, buttery praline coating and crunchy pecans.

📋 Ingredients:

  • 🌾 8 cups Crispix cereal (or any similar crispy rice and corn cereal)
  • 🥜 2 cups pecan halves
  • 🧈 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 🍬 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 🍯 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 🌿 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

📝 Directions:

  1. Prepare the Oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  1. Combine Cereal and Pecans:
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the Crispix cereal and pecan halves. Set aside.
  1. Make the Praline Coating:
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for 5 minutes without stirring.
  1. Add Vanilla and Baking Soda:
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up and become frothy.
  1. Coat the Cereal and Pecans:
  • Pour the praline mixture over the cereal and pecans, stirring gently to coat everything evenly.
  1. Bake:
  • Spread the coated cereal 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.
  1. Cool and Break Apart:
  • Remove the praline crunch from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet.
  • Once cooled, break it into bite-sized pieces.
  1. Serve:
  • Transfer the praline crunch to a serving bowl or an airtight container for storage.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings: 10 servings

Calories: 300 kcal per serving

💡 Notes:

  • Store the praline crunch in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
  • For added flavor, you can sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the praline crunch before baking.
  • This snack makes a great gift when packaged in decorative bags or containers.