Description
Crunchy clusters of corn cereal and buttery pecans coated in a glossy brown-sugar praline caramel and finished with a ribbon of melted semi-sweet chocolate, a nostalgic snack that is perfect for gifting or sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Corn Cereal Squares
- 2 cups Pecans, chopped
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1 cup Brown Sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, melted for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine 6 cups corn cereal squares and 2 cups chopped pecans.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 1 cup unsalted butter, then stir in 1 cup packed brown sugar and 1/2 cup light corn syrup, cooking until smooth and combined. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot praline mixture over the cereal and pecans, tossing gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the coated mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 45 minutes, gently stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating and caramelization.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet until the praline caramel sets and the clusters harden.
- Melt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and drizzle over the cooled clusters. Allow chocolate to set, then break into clusters and serve or store.
Notes
- Allow the mix to cool completely before breaking into clusters to ensure the best crunch.
- Use fresh pecans for optimal flavor; toast them lightly beforehand for extra depth.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut oil for the butter and use dairy-free chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe (approx 55 g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: praline crunch, pecan praline snack, crunchy praline clusters, holiday snack, homemade praline, snack mix, chocolate drizzle