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Delightful Pecan Snack Mix
Dominique

Praline Crunch Crispix Pecan Snack Mix

This recipe creates a delicious sweet and crunchy snack mix featuring Quaker Oatmeal Squares and pecans coated in a praline mixture, then baked to perfection. It's an ultimate sweet treat perfect for parties or anytime snacking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Snack Mix
  • 8 cups Quaker® Oatmeal Squares - Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup pecans coarsely chopped
  • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp margarine (70% vegetable oil spread in sticks)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 13x9-inch baking pan
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • 4-cup microwaveable bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 250°F and spray a 13x9-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Combine cereal and pecans in the prepared pan; set aside.
  3. In a 4-cup microwaveable bowl, combine corn syrup, brown sugar, and vegetable oil spread.
  4. Microwave the mixture on HIGH for 1 minute 30 seconds, then stir, and microwave for another 30 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds until boiling.
  5. Stir vanilla and baking soda into the hot mixture.
  6. Pour the mixture over the cereal and pecan mixture, stirring to coat evenly.
  7. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
  8. Spread the baked mixture on a baking sheet to cool completely, then break it into pieces.
  9. Store the cooled snack mix tightly covered.

Notes

For best results, ensure the snack mix cools completely before breaking into pieces and storing. Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness.