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Nostalgic Carmel Crunch

By High Desert MilkJune 15, 2026snacks, desserts

Prep

5 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Servings

8 people

Nostalgic Carmel Crunch

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3 cups rice cereal
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar and honey. Bring to a gentle boil for 1 minute.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Pour over cereal and pecans. Toss to coat.
  5. Spread on baking sheet and bake at 300 F for 20 minutes, stirring once.
  6. Cool completely and break into clusters.
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Products used in this recipe

Salted Butter - Case

Salted Butter - Case

$64.95

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