This sweet and crunchy Pecan Praline Crunch Snack Mix is the ultimate fall snack! Loaded with crispy cereal, toasted pecans, and a buttery praline coating, it’s perfect for parties, game day, or cozy nights in. If you’re on the hunt for a seriously addictive fall snack mix or easy holiday Crispix mix recipe, this one’s for you!
The best part? It’s baked low and slow so every piece gets coated in that warm caramel-like glaze. It’s like classic Crispix mix, but upgraded with pecan praline magic.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Crispix Cereal
- Pecan Halves
- Brown Sugar
- Light Corn Syrup
- Butter
- Vanilla Extract
- Baking Soda
This snack mix is sweet, salty, crunchy, buttery—basically everything a fall treat should be.
This mix is dangerously delicious—and surprisingly simple!
Step 1: Prep Your Oven
Preheat oven to 250°F. Lightly spray a large baking sheet (or two medium ones) with non-stick spray and set aside.
Step 2: Combine Cereal and Nuts
In a large bowl, toss the Crispix cereal and pecans together. Set aside.
Step 3: Make the Glaze
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Stir constantly until it reaches a gentle boil.
Step 4: Add Vanilla and Baking Soda
Remove from heat and quickly stir in vanilla and baking soda. The mixture will puff up—this is normal!
Step 5: Coat the Mix
Pour the glaze over the Crispix and pecans. Gently toss with a silicone spatula until everything is coated evenly.
Step 6: Bake
Spread the mixture onto your prepared baking sheet(s) and bake at 250°F for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
Step 7: Cool
Transfer the hot mix to parchment or wax paper to cool completely. Break apart any large chunks.
Tips & Variations
- Add-ins: Swap or add in pretzels, mini marshmallows, or candy corn for a fun twist!
- Spice it up: Add ½ tsp of cinnamon or pumpkin spice to the glaze.
- Make it festive: Add red and green M&Ms for Christmas, or candy eyes for Halloween.
Perfect For:
- Holiday snack boards
- Fall parties and potlucks
- DIY food gifts in mason jars
- Thanksgiving nibbles before the big meal
📸 Don’t Forget the Photo Op!
These golden clusters of praline-coated goodness are almost too pretty to eat—almost. Snap a pic of your sweet snack mix and tag @BiteSizedFun or use #BiteSizedFun so we can share your crunchy creations!
More Recipes You’ll Love:
- Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels
- Pumpkin Cheese Ball
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Peanut Butter Brownies
Whip up a batch of this Pecan Praline Crispix Snack Mix and watch it disappear before your eyes—it’s seriously that good!
One More Thing!
This recipe is part of our collection of easy fall snack recipes. Check it out for more cozy, crowd-pleasing ideas!
Pecan Praline Crispix Snack Mix
Ingredients
- 1 box 9.6 ounces Crispix cereal
- 2 cups pecan halve
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250F. Spray a large baking sheet (or two medium baking sheets) with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Crispix and pecans; set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Heat over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil, stirring often.
- Remove the sugar mixture from the heat and add the vanilla extract, then stir in the baking soda until fluffy.
- Pour over the Crispix and pecans and toss to coat.
- Spread the Crispix mix evenly onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake at 250F for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheets from the oven and transfer the Crispix mix onto wax paper or parchment paper to cool to room temperature. If needed, break larger chunks of the snack mix into bite-sized pieces.
- Store the snack mix in an airtight food storage container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
