Description
Praline Crunch is a sweet and salty treat made with Crispix cereal, pecans, and a rich praline coating. This addictive snack is perfect for parties or as a homemade gift.
Ingredients
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- 8 cups Crispix cereal
- 2 cups pecan halves (salted)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250ºF.
- In a large bowl, combine cereal and pecans.
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and baking soda.
- Pour the mixture over the cereal and pecans, tossing to coat evenly.
- Pour the cereal mixture into a 9×13-inch pan. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
- After baking, pour the mixture onto wax or parchment paper to cool. Break into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
- This treat can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a different flavor, you can substitute the pecans with other nuts of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg