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Praline Crunch

Sweet and Salty Praline Crunch That'll Make You Crave More

This Sweet and Salty Praline Crunch combines crispy cereal and pecans in a rich caramel coating for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 cups Crispix Cereal Substitute with Chex cereals or Rice Krispies for variations.
  • 2 cups Pecan Halves Can be replaced with walnuts or almonds if desired.
For the Caramel Coating
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light brown sugar can provide a milder flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Corn Syrup Honey or maple syrup are suitable alternatives.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use margarine for a non-dairy option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be a flavorful substitute.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure freshness for best results.

Equipment

  • Large Baking Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Gather all your ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine Crispix cereal with pecan halves, tossing gently.
  3. In a large saucepan, add brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter; cook over medium-high heat until it reaches a rolling boil, about 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda.
  5. Pour the hot caramel sauce over the cereal and nut mixture, folding gently to coat.
  6. Spread the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  7. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
  8. Allow to cool completely on wax or parchment paper before breaking into clusters.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh baking soda and allow the Praline Crunch to cool completely before breaking into clusters.

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