Description
Praline Chex Crunch is a delightful snack mix that combines the crunch of Chex cereal with a sweet praline coating, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Chex cereal
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat until it comes to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and baking soda.
- In a large bowl, mix Chex cereal and chopped pecans.
- Pour the praline mixture over the cereal and pecans, stirring to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
- Let it cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to substitute pecans with your favorite nuts.
- For a chocolate twist, add chocolate chips after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg