Praline Party Mix Recipe
This delightful Praline Party Mix features a sweet and salty blend of nuts, pretzels, and cereal, all coated in a delicious caramel-like praline mixture. Perfect for parties, game days, or as a tasty snack for any gathering.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 saucepan
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 set measuring cups
- 1 set measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 2 cups almonds
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 2 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pecans, almonds, pretzels, and Rice Chex cereal. Stir to mix evenly.
- In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar and corn syrup to the melted butter, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Allow it to boil for 2 minutes without stirring.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. The mixture will bubble up.
- Pour the butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the large bowl. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the mixture together until everything is well coated.
- Spread the coated mix evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even baking.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Once cooled, break the mix into clusters and store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
Feel free to substitute other nuts or cereals based on preference.
This party mix can be made ahead of time and stored for up to a week.
For a chocolate twist, consider adding chocolate chips after the mix cools down.