This Praline Crunch recipe is the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy with a hint of nuttiness from the pecans. It’s easy to make and a great snack or gift! Here’s how to make it:
Praline Crunch
Ingredients:
- 8 cups Crispix cereal 🥣
- 2 cups pecan halves (salted preferred) 🥜
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup butter 🧈
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda 🧪
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the Crispix cereal and pecan halves. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Praline Coating:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup.
- Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly, and let it boil for 2 minutes without stirring.
4. Add Vanilla and Baking Soda:
- Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up, so be cautious!
5. Coat the Cereal and Pecans:
- Immediately pour the caramel mixture over the cereal and pecans, stirring gently to coat everything evenly.
6. Bake:
- Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating and baking.
7. Cool:
- After 45 minutes, remove the praline crunch from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. As it cools, it will harden and become crunchy.
8. Store:
- Once cooled, break the praline crunch into pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
This Praline Crunch is irresistibly sweet, salty, and crunchy! Perfect for snacking or gifting in cute jars. Let me know how it turns out or if you’d like to try any variations!
