Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 9.6 ounces Crispix cereal
- 2 cups pecan halves
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a lipped baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray it with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine cereal and nuts: In a large mixing bowl, add the Crispix cereal and pecan halves. Set this mixture aside while you prepare the caramel coating.
- Make the caramel mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the light brown sugar, light corn syrup, and butter. Stir frequently as the mixture heats until it reaches a boil.
- Add vanilla and baking soda: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Then, add the baking soda and stir until the mixture becomes fluffy and light in texture.
- Coat the cereal and pecans: Pour the warm caramel mixture over the Crispix and pecans. Gently toss to ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the buttery caramel.
- Bake the snack mix: Spread the coated mixture into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Cool and serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the snack mix cool at room temperature for about an hour. Once cooled, break up any large clusters as needed and serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Ensure you stir the snack mix every 20 minutes during baking to maintain even coating and prevent burning.
- Allow the mix to cool completely before breaking into clusters to avoid sticky hands.
- Store the snack mix in an airtight container to retain freshness and crunch.
- This snack mix makes a great party snack or gift option when packed in decorative bags.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
