Praline Crunch Crispix Pecan
Addictive Praline Crunch Crispix Pecan mix coated in buttery brown sugar praline glaze and toasted pecans. Perfect sweet-salty snack mix for holiday gifting, parties, or movie nights.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins (+ cooling)
- Yield: 12 cups 1x
- Category: Snack, Holiday
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Southern, American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (12 oz) Crispix cereal
- 2 cups pecans
- 1 1/2 cups pretzels (mini twists)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In large roasting pan, combine Crispix, pecans, and pretzels.
- 3. In saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 5 minutes without stirring.
- 4. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will foam up).
- 5. Pour hot syrup over cereal mixture. Stir gently to coat evenly.
- 6. Spread in single layer on prepared baking sheets. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- 7. Cool completely. Break into pieces and store in airtight container.
Notes
- The baking soda creates airy texture – don’t skip it.
- Make ahead up to 2 weeks.
- Perfect for gift bags or party snack bowls.
- Substitute Bugles for pretzels if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: praline crunch, crispix mix, pecan snack mix, party snack mix, holiday snack
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