Praline Crunch

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Praline Crunch 🥣🥜

Sweet, Buttery & Irresistibly Crunchy!

This Praline Crunch is the ultimate sweet snack mix—crispy Crispix cereal and buttery pecans coated in a rich, caramelized praline glaze that bakes into a perfectly crunchy, addictive treat. It’s incredibly easy to make with pantry staples and is perfect for holiday gifts, potlucks, movie nights, or just snacking straight from the jar!

Ingredients

  • 8 cups Crispix cereal

  • 2 cups pecan halves (salted or unsalted both work)

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, adjust if using salted pecans)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

  • Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2: Mix the Base

  • In a large mixing bowl, gently combine Crispix cereal and pecan halves.

  • Set aside while you prepare the glaze.

Step 3: Make the Praline Glaze

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

  2. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup.

  3. Bring mixture to a gentle boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

  4. Remove from heat and carefully stir in vanilla, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

    • The mixture will foam slightly—this is normal!

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