Pecan Praline Crunch

This Pecan Praline Crunch is the ultimate sweet and salty snack! Made with pecans, brown sugar, and crunchy cereal, it’s an easy Southern treat perfect for holidays, parties, or gifting giving .

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If you’re looking for the perfect sweet and salty snack, this Pecan Praline Crunch is it. Imagine crunchy pecans and caramel coated cereal baked to golden perfection, this is one of those snack recipes that’s dangerously addictive. It makes a fantastic holiday treat, party snack, or even a homemade gift during Christmas. Just like traditional Southern pralines, it’s buttery, nutty, and sweet, but with an extra crunchy twist. If you like recipe check out my Autumn Snack Mix.

What you will love about this Praline Crunch Snack Mix:

• Sweet and Salty Combo – The buttery caramel coating mixed with crunchy pecans and cereal hits both cravings at once.
• Great for Gifting – Fill up mason jars or holiday tins with this praline snack mix, and you’ve got an instant homemade gift.
• Easy to Make – Just a handful of ingredients and a little time in the oven is all you need.
• Crowd Favorite – Whether it’s a holiday party, game day, or a potluck, this recipe disappears fast.

What you will need to make this snack mix:

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 box Quaker Oatmeal Squares (Brown Sugar flavor)
• 2 cups pecan halves
• Large mixing bowl
• small saucepan
• large baking sheet
• parchment paper

How to make Praline Pecan Crunch:

• 1-Preheat the oven to 250 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.In a large mixing bowl, combine the cereal and pecans.
• 2-In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and corn syrup until smooth and bubbling.
• 3-Let it cook for about 2 minutes .
• 4-Once it comes to a slow boil, add the baking soda and vanilla.

• 5-Let it cook for about 1 minute
• 6-Pour the caramel mixture over the cereal and pecans, stirring until everything is well coated.
• 7-Spread evenly over the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour stirring every 15 minutes .
• 8-Allow to cool completely before breaking into clusters. Store in an airtight container.

Tips and Variations :

• Add Pretzels: For extra salty crunch, toss in a cup of mini pretzels.
• Mix in Candy: After baking, stir in M&M’s, white chocolate chips, or toffee bits for a fun twist.
• Use Different Nuts: Pecans are classic, but almonds or cashews work just as well.
• Holiday Version: Add red and green candies for Christmas or pastel ones for Easter to make it festive.

In conclusion

This Pecan Praline Crunch is one of those irresistible recipes you’ll make again and again. With its buttery praline coating, toasted pecans, and crispy cereal, it’s a Southern-inspired snack that’s just as good for holiday parties as it is for movie nights at home. Whip up a batch, and watch it disappear fast.

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• Autumn Snack Mix
•  Pumpkin Spice Cheerios snack mix
• Spicy Snack Mix

Praline Pecan Crunch

This Pecan Praline Crunch is the ultimate sweet and salty snack! Made with pecans, brown sugar, and crunchy cereal, it’s an easy Southern treat perfect for holidays, parties, or gifting giving .

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories

Ingredients

  

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• 4 TBS butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 box Quaker oatmeal squares-Brown Sugar
• 2 cups peacan halves

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees
• In a large mixing bowl combine cereal and pecans
  1 box Quaker oatmeal squares-Brown Sugar, 2 cups peacan halves
• Over medium heat melt butter . Add brown sugar , cinnamon and corn syrup . Stir until melted
  4 TBS butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Once it comes up to a slow bubble add baking soda and vanilla , let it cook a about 1 minute
  1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• Pour over cereal mixture and stir until everything is coated
• Spread over a large parchment lined baking sheet
• Bake in the 250 degree oven for 1 hour sirring every 15 minutes
• Store in a sealed container .

Keyword Praline Crunch, Praline Crunch Snack Mix, Praline Pecan Crunch

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