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Praline Crunch

Deliciously Crunchy Praline Crunch: The Sweetest Snack Ever

This Praline Crunch is an addictive blend of crispy cereal and roasted pecans coated in a glossy caramel glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crunch
  • 5 cups Crispy Cereal Rice cereal for an airy texture
  • 2 cups Pecans Chopped, can substitute with walnuts or almonds
For the Caramel Glaze
  • 1 cup Butter Use unsalted
  • 2 cups Brown Sugar Light or dark varieties work
  • 1 cup Corn Syrup Can substitute with honey or agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Crucial for light texture

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Praline Crunch
  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crispy cereal and chopped pecans.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and then add brown sugar and corn syrup. Stir until bubbling and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and quickly stir in vanilla extract and baking soda.
  5. Pour the caramel glaze over the cereal and pecans, folding gently until coated.
  6. Transfer to the baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  7. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack, then break into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store Praline Crunch in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or freeze for 3 months.

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