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:
- Prepare the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Combine Cereal and Pecans:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Crispix cereal and pecan halves. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- Coat the Cereal and Pecans:
- Pour the praline mixture over the cereal and pecans, stirring gently to coat everything evenly.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.