Description
This Irresistible Praline Crunch recipe blends crispy rice cereal and toasted pecans with a buttery praline coating for the ultimate sweet snack. A perfect holiday treat, party gift, or cozy dessert idea, this crunchy praline mix is addictive and easy to make.
Ingredients
6 cups crispy rice cereal
2 cups pecans
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine crispy rice cereal and pecans in a large bowl.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, then stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a gentle boil for 4–5 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will foam up.
4. Quickly pour the mixture over the cereal and pecans. Stir to coat everything evenly.
5. Spread mixture on the baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
6. Let cool completely on the pan before breaking into clusters. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Use light or dark brown sugar depending on your flavor preference.
Make sure to stir during baking to ensure even coating and crispness.
Add mini marshmallows or cinnamon for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg