Praline Crunch

This easy Praline Crunch recipe combines crispy cereal and crunchy pecans with a rich, buttery brown-sugar coating. Baked until golden and caramelized, every bite has a satisfying combination of sweetness and crunch.

Praline Crunch is a delicious homemade snack that turns simple cereal and pecans into a sweet, crispy treat. The buttery brown-sugar and corn-syrup coating creates a rich caramel-like flavor that clings to every piece, while the pecans add plenty of nutty crunch.

What makes this recipe especially enjoyable is its irresistible texture. Baking the coated cereal slowly helps create crisp, golden clusters without making the snack overly complicated. Stirring the mixture throughout baking ensures that the praline coating is distributed evenly for a consistent bite.

This Praline Crunch is perfect for holiday gatherings, parties, snack tables, or make-ahead desserts. Once completely cooled, the crunchy clusters are easy to break apart and serve, making this a convenient sweet snack that can be enjoyed by both kids and adults.

Ingredients:

8 cups crispy rice or corn square cereal
2 cups pecan halves
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
2. Add the crispy cereal and pecan halves to an extra-large mixing bowl and gently combine.
3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue cooking for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda until the mixture becomes light and foamy.
6. Pour the warm praline mixture over the cereal and pecans. Gently fold with a rubber spatula until everything is evenly coated.
7. Spread the coated cereal mixture evenly onto two large rimmed baking sheets.
8. Bake for 45 minutes, removing the pans every 15 minutes to stir the mixture.
9. Transfer the finished crunch to wax paper and allow it to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, break it into clusters and enjoy.

Praline Crunch

This Praline Crunch is perfect for holiday gatherings, parties, snack tables, or make-ahead desserts.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 43 minutes mins

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

• 8 cups crispy rice or corn square cereal
• 2 cups pecan halves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
2. Add the crispy cereal and pecan halves to an extra-large mixing bowl and gently combine.
3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue cooking for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda until the mixture becomes light and foamy.
6. Pour the warm praline mixture over the cereal and pecans. Gently fold with a rubber spatula until everything is evenly coated.
7. Spread the coated cereal mixture evenly onto two large rimmed baking sheets.
8. Bake for 45 minutes, removing the pans every 15 minutes to stir the mixture.
9. Transfer the finished crunch to wax paper and allow it to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, break it into clusters and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 12g

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