Description
Indulge in the irresistible goodness of Praline Crunch, a delightful mix of caramel-coated Corn Chex cereal and crunchy pecans. This snack is perfect for parties or as a holiday gift.
Ingredients
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Caramel Mix:
- 8 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet.
- Mix cereal and pecans: Combine Corn Chex cereal and pecans in a bowl.
- Make caramel: Melt butter in a saucepan, add brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Boil, then add baking soda and vanilla.
- Coat cereal: Pour caramel over cereal and pecans, mix well, spread on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool and break: Let cool, then break into clusters.
- Store: Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with cinnamon or cayenne.
- Great as a holiday gift or party snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
