🍬 Praline Crunch Bliss 🍯  

💬 "Perfect for cozy family gatherings or a quick snack you'll fight over!"  

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️  
- 1 tsp vanilla extract  
- 8 cups Crispix cereal  
- ½ cup packed brown sugar  
- 2 cups pecan halves, salted  
- ½ tsp baking soda  
- ½ cup butter  
- ½ cup corn syrup  

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳  
1. Preheat your oven to 250ºF.  
2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the Crispix cereal and salted pecan halves.  
3. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter, stirring occasionally. Once the mixture begins to boil, remove it from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda.  
4. Pour the hot, bubbly mixture over the cereal and pecans. Gently toss everything together until well-coated.  
5. Spread the coated mix evenly into a 9x13-inch baking pan. Place in the oven and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes to ensure even baking.  
6. After baking, transfer the mixture onto wax or parchment paper. Let it cool completely, then break into bite-sized pieces.  

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎  
Per serving (approx. 1 cup):  
- Calories: 190 kcal  
- Carbohydrates: 25g  
- Protein: 2g  
- Fat: 9g  
- Sugars: 15g  
- Fiber: 1g  

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡  
- For extra crunch, consider toasting the pecans beforehand in a skillet on low heat for a few minutes.  
- Double the batch if sharing, as this snack disappears fast!  
- Store in an airtight container to maintain crispiness for up to a week.  

⏳ Preparation Time 🍰  
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 1 hour | Servings: 12