Description
Sweet, crunchy, buttery snack mix made with cereal and pecans coated in a praline-style caramel glaze.
Ingredients
- 6 cups crispy rice or corn cereal (such as Chex)
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a large bowl, combine cereal and pecans.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, then add brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil for 1 minute, stirring often.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda.
- Pour caramel mixture over cereal and pecans; toss to coat.
- Spread mixture onto the baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool completely, then break into clusters.
Notes
- Stir every 15 minutes while baking for even coating.
- Let cool fully for maximum crunch.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes