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Delicious Praline Crunch recipe with crispy pecan praline mix and caramel glaze – easy crunchy praline snack for holidays.

Crunchy Praline Bliss: Pecan Snack Mix Recipe

An irresistible caramel-coated snack mix of pecans and crispy cereal—this Praline Crunch delivers sweet, salty, and buttery perfection in under 90 minutes, perfect for holidays or gifting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Southern American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups crispy rice or corn cereal such as Chex
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cereal and pecans; toss gently.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup; bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda until bubbly.
  5. Pour caramel mixture over cereal and pecans, stirring until evenly coated.
  6. Spread mixture on the baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  7. Cool completely, then break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Use gluten-free cereal for a gluten-free version or swap butter for coconut oil for a vegan-friendly option. Add a pinch of sea salt or cinnamon for extra flavor depth. Stores well for up to two weeks.