Caramel Praline Crunch
Every holiday, my kitchen fills with the amazing scent of Praline Crunch—sweet, nutty, and impossible to resist. It never sticks around for long. Whether it’s for gatherings, gift boxes, or a relaxing movie night, this crunchy treat is always the first snack gone and the one everyone asks me to make again.
The first time I shared it at a neighborhood cookie exchange, it disappeared faster than anything else on the table. Since then, friends and family always request double batches—because no one wants to leave without some.
Praline Crunch
📝 Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- Crispix cereal — 8 cups
- Pecan halves — 2 cups
Caramel Mixture
- Unsalted butter — ½ cup
- Brown sugar (packed) — ½ cup
- Light corn syrup — ½ cup
- Vanilla extract — 1 tsp
- Baking soda — ½ tsp
🍴 Directions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare base: In a large bowl, mix the cereal and pecans.
- Make caramel: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Finish caramel: Let boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Mix in vanilla and baking soda until bubbly.
- Coat mixture: Pour caramel over the cereal and pecans. Gently toss until evenly coated.
- Bake: Spread evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool & separate: Allow to cool completely, then break into clusters and store in an airtight container.
💡 Tips
- Work fast when adding the caramel—it sets quickly.
- Great for gifts, snacking, or holiday dessert platters.
✨ Final Result: Crispy, golden clusters covered in sweet praline glaze that bring instant holiday cheer.
