An irresistible mix of caramelized nuts and crispy crunch. Perfect for a sweet snack or dessert topping!
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 12-15
🍪 Ingredients 🍪
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of butter (unsalted)
- 1/4 cup of corn syrup (light)
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- 2 cups of pecans (or your choice of nuts, like almonds or walnuts)
- 1 1/2 cups of rice cereal (like Rice Krispies or a similar crisp cereal)
🍴 Instructions 🍴
- Prep the Nuts:
🌰 Toast your pecans lightly in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside to cool. - Caramelize the Sugar:
🍯 In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt. Stir over medium heat until the sugar melts and the mixture comes to a boil. - Boil the Mixture:
🔥 Let the caramel mixture boil for about 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. It will thicken slightly. - Add Vanilla & Pecans:
🧴 Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and toasted pecans. Mix well to coat the nuts. - Combine with Cereal:
🥣 Gently fold in the rice cereal until it’s evenly coated with the caramelized mixture. - Set and Cool:
🍪 Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it cool completely. Once set, break into clusters or pieces. - Serve & Enjoy!
🍨 Enjoy as a snack, or sprinkle over ice cream, cakes, or any dessert!
🍯 Why You’ll Love Praline Crunch 🍯
This simple but addictive treat combines the richness of caramelized nuts with the light crunch of rice cereal. It’s quick to make and perfect for satisfying that sweet tooth! The balance of textures—crunchy, crispy, and chewy—makes every bite a little bit of heaven.