Praline Crunch Caramel Cereal (Print Version)
Crispy cereal clusters with caramel, pecans, and vanilla baked until golden and crunchy.
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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8 cups Crispix cereal
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2 cups pecan halves
→ Caramel Mixture
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup light corn syrup
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
# Steps:
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Heat oven to 250°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Combine Crispix cereal and pecan halves in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
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Melt unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add packed brown sugar and light corn syrup. Stir until the mixture is smooth, then bring to a boil while stirring constantly.
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Boil the caramel mixture for 1 minute. Remove from heat and immediately stir in vanilla extract and baking soda until fully incorporated and the mixture foams.
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Quickly pour the hot caramel sauce over the cereal and pecans. Gently toss until the mixture is evenly coated.
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Arrange the coated mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes for even caramelization.
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Allow the mixture to cool completely on the baking sheet. Once crisp, break into bite-sized clusters and store in an airtight container.
# Notes:
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Ensure the caramel is poured and mixed quickly before it hardens for best coverage.