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Praline Crunch
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Course:
Dessert, Snack
Kitchen:
Southern
Prep Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
1
hour
hour
Total Time:
1
hour
hour
10
minutes
minutes
Ingredients
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8
cups
about 1.2 lbs Crispix cereal (or Corn Chex)
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2
cups
0.5 lbs chopped pecans
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½
cup
1 stick / 0.25 lbs unsalted butter
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1
cup
0.5 lbs light brown sugar, packed
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¼
cup
0.13 lbs light corn syrup
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**½ teaspoon baking soda
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**1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½
teaspoon
salt
optional, for balance
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and lightly grease.
Combine Cereal & Nuts:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cereal and chopped pecans.
Make the Praline Sauce:
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup.
Bring to a gentle boil and let bubble for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and stir in baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt. The mixture will foam slightly—this is normal.
Coat the Mix:
Immediately pour the hot praline mixture over the cereal and nuts.
Gently stir with a spatula until everything is evenly coated.
Bake for Crunch:
Spread the mix onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating and crispness.
Cool & Store:
Let the mix cool completely on the baking sheet.
Break into clusters and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.