Irresistible Praline Crunch Recipe with 2 Secret Twists
Emily Parker
Praline Crunch is a sweet, crunchy snack made with Crispix cereal and pecans coated in a buttery caramel-like glaze. Perfect for parties or as a treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 cups
Calories 180 kcal
- 8 cups Crispix cereal
- 2 cups pecan halves
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Preheat oven to 250°F.
Spread the Crispix cereal and pecans on a large baking sheet.
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil.
Boil for 2 minutes without stirring.
Remove from heat and add vanilla and baking soda.
Pour the mixture over the cereal and pecans, tossing to coat evenly.
Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Cool completely before breaking into pieces.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain crunch.
- You can use other nuts like almonds if preferred.
- For a quicker version, microwave the sugar mixture in 30-second intervals instead of stovetop.
Keyword cereal snack, pecan crunch, praline crunch, sweet snack