Praline Crunch – Sweet, Buttery & Addictively Crunchy
If you love sweet, buttery, caramel-coated snacks that stay perfectly crisp, this Praline Crunch will become your new favorite treat! Golden pecans and airy Crispix cereal get tossed in a rich brown-sugar glaze, then baked low and slow until every piece is coated, crunchy, and irresistible. It’s easy, feeds a crowd, and keeps well for days — the perfect snack for holidays, parties, gift bags, or late-night cravings.
Ingredients
- 8 cups Crispix cereal
- 2 cups pecan halves (salted pecans make it even better!)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda (helps the glaze foam and coat evenly)
Instructions (Long & Detailed)
1. Prepare your pan
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
Line a large baking sheet with parchment or foil for easy cleanup.
2. Combine the cereal and pecans
In a giant mixing bowl, add:
- 8 cups Crispix
- 2 cups pecan halves
Gently toss so the nuts are spread evenly throughout.
3. Make the caramel praline glaze
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt:
- ½ cup butter
Add: - ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
Stir continuously until the mixture begins to bubble.
Let it boil for 3 minutes, stirring often to avoid burning.
Remove from heat and quickly stir in:
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ tsp baking soda
The mixture will foam up — this is what makes the coating light and crunchy.
4. Coat the cereal mixture
Immediately pour the hot caramel glaze over your Crispix + pecans.
Use a large spatula to gently fold until everything is coated.
Work quickly — the mixture begins to set as it cools.
5. Bake low & slow
Spread the coated mixture onto your lined baking sheet.
Bake at 250°F (120°C) for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to keep everything separate and crunchy.
6. Cool & break apart
Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Break into bite-size clusters.
Storage
Store in:
- An airtight container
- A zip-lock bag
- Mason jars (perfect for gifting)
Stays fresh for up to 2 weeks.
Optional Add-Ins (for more clicks & engagement )
- White chocolate drizzle
- Mini pretzels
- Cashews or almonds
- Toffee bits
- Sea salt flakes