Praline Crunch Crispix Pecan: Sweet & Salty Snack Delight

Delightful Praline Crunch Crispix Pecan is a sweet and salty snack that combines crispy cereal and roasted pecans in a buttery coating.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 8 cups

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Snack Mix

6 cups Crispix cereal Can substitute with Chex cereal.
1 cup roasted pecans Consider using cashews or almonds.

For the Praline Coating

1 cup brown sugar Dark brown sugar enhances flavor.
0.5 cup corn syrup
0.5 cup unsalted butter Add a pinch of salt if desired.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.5 teaspoon baking soda Helps achieve a lighter texture.

Equipment

Oven
large mixing bowl
medium saucepan
spatula
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine 6 cups of Crispix cereal and 1 cup of roasted pecans in a large mixing bowl.
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of brown sugar, ½ cup of corn syrup, ½ cup of unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract over medium heat, stirring until it boils.
Add ½ teaspoon of baking soda to the boiling mixture and stir for 1 minute.
Pour the warm syrup over the cereal and pecan mixture, folding gently to coat evenly.
Spread the coated mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
Cool completely for about 30 minutes before breaking apart into clusters.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fresh pecans and good-quality butter will yield the best flavor. Store in an airtight container for optimal freshness.

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