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Praline Crunch Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Praline Crunch is a delightful caramel-coated cereal and pecan snack mix that combines sweet, buttery flavors with a satisfying crunch. Perfect for holiday parties, gifting, or enjoying as a treat anytime, this easy-to-make snack features crunchy cereal squares coated in a rich praline caramel glaze and baked to perfection for an irresistible texture.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 8 cups corn or rice cereal squares (such as Corn Chex)
  • 2 cups pecan halves

Caramel Coating

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) to prepare for baking the praline crunch.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the cereal squares and pecan halves, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.
  3. Make Caramel Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, light corn syrup, and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  4. Add Baking Soda and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract; the mixture will foam slightly, indicating it’s ready.
  5. Coat Cereal Mixture: Immediately pour the hot caramel over the cereal and pecans. Gently stir to coat everything evenly without breaking the cereal.
  6. Spread on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated mixture onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper in an even layer to ensure uniform baking.
  7. Bake and Stir: Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Every 15 minutes, remove the baking sheet and stir the mixture gently to keep the coating even and promote crunchy texture.
  8. Cool and Break into Clusters: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet. When cool, break into clusters or pieces as desired for serving or storage.

Notes

  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or cayenne pepper to the caramel sauce for a subtle spicy kick.
  • Store the praline crunch in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness for up to 1 week.
  • This snack makes a wonderful holiday gift or party favor.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/praline-crunch-recipe-2/