Praline Cereal Crunch

Directions

  1. 1Combine cereal and pecans in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan and set aside.
  2. 2Combine cereal and pecans in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan and set aside.
  3. 3Combine cereal and pecans in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan and set aside.
  4. 4In a microwave-safe bowl, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Microwave on high for 2-2 1/2 minutes until boiling, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5In a microwave-safe bowl, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Microwave on high for 2-2 1/2 minutes until boiling, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6In a microwave-safe bowl, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Microwave on high for 2-2 1/2 minutes until boiling, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7Stir in vanilla and baking soda.
  8. 8Stir in vanilla and baking soda.
  9. 9Stir in vanilla and baking soda.
  10. 10Pour over cereal mixture, stir to coat evenly.
  11. 11Pour over cereal mixture, stir to coat evenly.
  12. 12Pour over cereal mixture, stir to coat evenly.
  13. 13Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
  14. 14Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
  15. 15Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
  16. 16Turn onto waxed paper to cool.
  17. 17Turn onto waxed paper to cool.
  18. 18Turn onto waxed paper to cool.
  19. 19Break into bite-size pieces
  20. 20Break into bite-size pieces
  21. 21Break into bite-size pieces

Ingredients

  • 8 cups Crispix cereal
  • 8 cups Crispix cereal
  • 8 cups Crispix cereal
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup light corn syrup
  • 0.5 cup light corn syrup
  • 0.5 cup light corn syrup
  • 0.5 cup cubed butter
  • 0.5 cup cubed butter
  • 0.5 cup cubed butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda

Equipment

13-in. x 9-in. baking panmicrowave-safe bowlwaxed paper

Tips

  • Stirring every 20 minutes while baking ensures even cooking.
  • Use waxed paper to cool the praline cereal crunch before breaking it into bite-size pieces.
  • This recipe makes 10 cups, perfect for parties and sharing