Praline Pecan Crunch Snack Mix |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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In our family, we call this Crunchy-Crunchy. My mother-in-law makes a big batch of this every Christmas. We receive it in the big box of gifts and my youngest is very excited to see Grandma's Crunchy-Crunchy snack mix. I sometimes make it myself, but it's more special to receive it from Grandma, you know? It is great for gift giving in a nice air-tight plastic container. Great to put out for a sweet snack, any time of the year! Note: I have added a little salt to the recipe as a personal preference. If you want to leave it out as the original recipe calls for, you can do so. Enjoy! Ingredients:
8 cups quaker oatmeal squares cereal (1 whole box) |
2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped |
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed |
1/2 cup light corn syrup |
4 tablespoons butter (margarine ok) |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 250ºF. Spray 13 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Combine cereal and pecans in pan; mix well.
2. In large microwaveable bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup and margarine.
3. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute 30 seconds; stir. Microwave an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds or until boiling.
4. Stir vanilla and baking soda and optional salt into sugar mixture. Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly.
5. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet, spreading mixture in even layer. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store tightly covered at room temperature.
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