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Praline Crunch

Sweet and Crunchy Praline Crunch for Irresistible Snacking

This Praline Crunch combines crispy cereal and buttery pecans in a caramel glaze for an addictive snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crunchy Base
  • 6 cups Crispy Cereal can substitute with any puffed or crunchy cereal
  • 1 cup Pecans can swap for almonds or walnuts
For the Rich Caramel Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Butter unsalted
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light or dark depending on preference
  • 1/2 cup Corn Syrup can substitute with honey or maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract opt for pure for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure it's fresh for proper activation

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the crispy cereal and chopped pecans in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  3. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, then stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and carefully stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda.
  5. Pour the caramel mixture over the cereal and pecans, gently folding together until coated.
  6. Spread the coated mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  7. Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
  8. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This snack stays fresh for up to 2 weeks at room temperature and can be refrigerated for longer storage.

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