Praline Crunch

Praline crunch is the kind of good stuff that you put in a bowl on the table during a football game for guests to snack on and by halfway through the first quarter you are wondering where it all went. “Why didn’t I double it?” is what you’ll be asking yourself, so I’m telling ya right now: double it. Crunchy and just the slightest hint of vanilla. And pecans! I love pecans!

Praline Crunch

This recipe for praline crunch is pretty flexible. If you aren’t a fan of pecans, shelled peanuts also work fine and do cashews. You can also substitute other cereals, or use a mix. Praline crunch is good no matter what you put into it, just make sure you double the recipe!

Note: I used baking powder because, somehow, I was out of baking soda! You can substitute baking soda by using just 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda versus the 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder.

I use pecans from my dad’s nut trees when I make this recipe and any other that calls for pecans. Sorry, I don’t share since they are very near and dear to me. You’ll have to settle for store-bought (unless you know someone with pecan trees too)!

Also try my caramel crunchy Cheetos!

Praline Crunch
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Praline Crunch

Praline crunch is the kind of good stuff that you put in a bowl on the table during a football game for guests to snack on and by halfway through the first quarter you are wondering where it all went. 
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword crunchy, nuts
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 10 cups
Calories 412kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 250 F.
  • Lightly spray a deep 9″ x 13″ baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Combine the cereal and nuts in a large heat-safe bowl.
  • Melt the butter in a medium sauce over medium high heat.
  • Stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup. Stir while bringing to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla and the baking powder until smooth and the baking powder has dissolved.
  • Pour the mixture over the cereal and stir to coat.
  • Pour the mixture into the baking dish and distribute evenly.
  • Bake for 1 hour, stirring carefully every 20 minutes.
  • Pour mixture out onto parchment paper and spread out evenly to a thickness of 1″.
  • Let cool then break into pieces and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1095IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 9mg

Nutritional values are approximate.