Praline Crunch is the kind of sweet party mix that always vanishes first from the dessert table. With glossy caramel-coated cereal and toasted pecans, it is the perfect mashup of salty and sweet with plenty of addictive crunch.
I first whipped this up for a neighborhood movie night and came home with an empty bowl and a dozen requests for the recipe. Each time I make Praline Crunch, it brings back memories of my grandma’s candy tin on Christmas Eve. Even now, I find myself sneaking a handful every time I walk by the kitchen counter.
Ingredients
- Crispix cereal: gives this snack its signature airy crunch and holds up well under warm caramel so pick the freshest box
- Pecan halves: bring buttery texture and a nutty note to balance the sweetness always use whole halves and lightly toasted pecans for best flavor
- Unsalted butter: softens and enriches the caramel coating choose high quality butter for a smoother finish
- Packed brown sugar: provides just the right level of molasses-like richness use soft fresh brown sugar for even melting
- Light corn syrup: ensures the caramel sauce stays glossy and smooth with perfect snap
- Vanilla extract: rounds out the sweetness with a comforting aroma go for real extract over imitation
- Baking soda: is the secret to light and crispy clusters it aerates the caramel as it foams
Instructions
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