Description

Praline Crunch Crispix Pecan is a delightful, crunchy snack combining the sweet, buttery flavor of praline with the crisp texture of Crispix cereal and toasted pecans. Perfect for snacking or gifting, this treat features caramelized brown sugar and corn syrup coating the cereal and nuts, baked to a perfect crunch and infused with a hint of vanilla.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

8 cups Crispix cereal
2 cups pecan halves (salted)

Praline Syrup

½ cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup corn syrup
½ cup butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp baking soda

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) to prepare for slow baking the praline-coated cereal mixture.
Mix Cereal and Pecans: In a large bowl, combine 8 cups of Crispix cereal with 2 cups of salted pecan halves, ensuring even distribution of the nuts throughout the cereal.
Cook Praline Syrup: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup corn syrup, and ½ cup butter. Stir occasionally and heat until the mixture comes to a boil, allowing the sugars to dissolve and the butter to melt fully.
Finish Syrup with Flavor: Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and ½ tsp baking soda. The mixture will bubble vigorously, which aerates and lightens the praline coating.
Coat Cereal Mixture: Pour the hot praline syrup over the Crispix and pecan mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to evenly coat all the pieces with the sticky, sweet syrup.
Bake the Mixture: Spread the coated mixture evenly onto a 9×13-inch baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes to ensure even baking and prevent clumping.
Cool and Break: Remove the baking pan from the oven and transfer the praline-covered mixture onto parchment paper to cool completely. Once cool and hardened, break into bite-sized pieces for serving or storage.

Notes

Stirring during baking is crucial to avoid clumps and ensure even coating and crispiness.
Using salted pecans adds a nice contrast to the sweet praline coating; unsalted pecans can be used but consider adding a pinch of salt to the syrup.
Store the praline crunch in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
This snack is great for holiday gifting or as a sweet, crunchy treat anytime.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: praline, crispix, pecan, praline crunch, sweet snack, crunchy cereal treat, homemade snack