Description
Praline Crunch is a delicious, crunchy snack mix featuring Crispix cereal and salted pecans coated in a rich, buttery praline coating made from brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Baked low and slow for an hour to create the perfect sweet and nutty crunch, this treat is perfect for parties or casual snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Snack Mix
- 8 cups Crispix cereal
- 2 cups pecan halves (salted)
Praline Coating
- 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) to ensure it is at the right temperature by the time your mixture is ready to bake.
- Mix Cereal and Pecans: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Crispix cereal and salted pecan halves evenly, setting the base for the praline coating.
- 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 gentle boil. Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat immediately, stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda thoroughly until the mixture becomes smooth, foamy, and slightly thickened.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the prepared praline mixture over the cereal and pecans in the mixing bowl. Stir well to coat every piece thoroughly with the sweet praline glaze.
- Bake: Transfer the coated mixture into a 9×13-inch baking pan. Spread it evenly and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes to keep the coating evenly distributed and prevent clumping or burning.
- Cool and Serve: After baking, spread the praline crunch mixture onto wax or parchment paper to cool completely. Once cooled and hardened, break into bite-sized pieces and enjoy this sweet and crunchy treat.
Notes
- Ensure stirring every 20 minutes during baking to avoid burning and to coat evenly.
- Use salted pecans to enhance flavor, but you can substitute with unsalted if preferred, adjusting salt accordingly.
- Store praline crunch in an airtight container to maintain crispiness.
- This snack is perfect for gifting or holiday treats.
- Can be customized with additional nuts or dried fruit if desired.
