Description
A sweet, buttery, and nutty snack made with Crispix cereal and salted pecans, coated in a luscious caramel glaze for an irresistibly crunchy treat.
Ingredients
- 8 cups Crispix cereal
- 2 cups salted pecan halves
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a large surface with parchment or wax paper for cooling later.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Crispix cereal and pecan halves.
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will foam up slightly.
- Pour the hot caramel over the cereal and pecans. Gently toss with a spatula to coat evenly.
- Spread the coated mixture into a 9×13-inch baking pan. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
- Pour mixture onto the prepared parchment or wax paper. Let cool completely, then break into clusters.
Notes
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for a cozy flavor variation.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate after cooling for an indulgent twist.
- Sprinkle sea salt over the mixture before cooling for a sweet-salty contrast.