I have a wonderful New Year's party treat to share.
My darling daughter, Molly, and I love hearts and angels, and she gifted me with two this Christmas.
She made this beautiful angel with angel wings made from a hymn, and the dress has lace on top although it can't be seen in the picture.
She also gave me this garden angel with lights, but I like her inside for now. She was so excited to give me both gifts. Isn't she thoughtful?
This treat is so addictive, and also makes great gifts.
Yield: Many
Caramel Pecan Crispix Crunch
My friend, Joyce, gave me this recipe. She likes to share gift bags of this mix at Christmas. It makes a large amount unless somebody in your family gets ahold of it and eats it all!
Ingredients
- 8 cups Crispix cereal
- 2 cups pecans (I used unsalted)
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (my addition)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (I increased it from 1/4 teaspoon)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225 degrees.
- Put cereal and pecans in a large roasting pan or a large sheet pan with sides that has been coated with cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan melt butter, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Let mixture come to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda. Mixture will foam up.
- Pour the mixture from the saucepan over the cereal and nuts and mix well, coating evenly.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. I put a timer on so that I don't forget!
- Pour onto wax or parchment paper to cool and then break into pieces.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Make sure you hide it away if you want to give it as gifts!
Notes
You can use Rice Chex in place of the Crispix, and also sliced almonds or walnuts in place of the pecans.
My daughter had an after Christmas party so that all her kids could be there. Another after Christmas party will be this coming weekend for other family members. It's been unseasonably warm with temperature's in the 80's, although a cooldown is coming.
Thank you for your visit and Happy 2026! xo
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That sounds like such a delicious snack! Both of those angels are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love your sweet angels Kitty! Your Crispix mix sounds like an addictive treat. Love seeing the group photo with Molly’s kids. We always have an after Christmas celebration in January with my hubby’s family since everyone is so busy in December. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead as we countdown to 2026. ❤️
ReplyDeleteBeautiful angels, Kitty! Christmas joy is written all across those smiling family faces. Happy New Year, my friend.
ReplyDeleteYour angels are beautiful and so very thoughtful of Molly. I LOVE this kind of mix...especially for gift giving. Yummm! Your grandkids are towering over you for sure. How very sweet to have them together. I was thrilled to spend a lot of time talking on the phone with my family last week. Enjoy your NY party! ❤️
ReplyDeleteThe angels are beautiful and are a sweet gift from Molly. The Crispix mix sounds delicious! Love your family photos…Happy New Year, my friend❤️
ReplyDeleteOh Kitty I love the angels. Where did Molly find that tall light up angel? I might have to look into one for myself. She is absolutely gorgeous. The Crispix sounds yummy. Have a beautiful week as we head into the new year. Hugs. Happy New Year. Kris
ReplyDeleteKitty the angels are beautiful and what a wonderful way to share with Molly the spirit of Christmas. I especially love the hand made angel. so thoughtful and inspiring. I also like your recipe for Crispix mix...yummy! Happy New Year and stay warm. Hugs❤️
ReplyDeleteHello Kitty, it is fun to see someone wearing shorts. We got dumped on, 9 more inches of snow and turning cold, in the negative temps by New Years Eve.
ReplyDeleteI love the angels. Thank you for sharing the recipe, another good one that I plan to try.
xx oo
Carla
The 2 angel gifts are gorgeous. Glad that your daughter's kids were all able to go home for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThat snack DOES sound addictive. YUM!!!! Thank you for the recipe!!!! Your pics are so cute and Molly is a sweetheart - love your angels and hearts. ♥ Perfect for a sweet lady like you.
ReplyDeleteSo it was so warm here last night - 61 degrees - I had my bedroom window slightly open for the fresh air...................and this morning is it so windy and cold and snowy. WEIRD weather this year to be sure. I am afraid poor Mother Nature may be mad at we humans and is retaliating a bit. Have a happy new year, dear Kitty. Hugs.
I like both of the angels, lovely gifts.
ReplyDeleteAlways a joy to see your family photographs.
Sending good wishes across the miles for a peaceful, happy and healthy New Year.
All the best Jan
Molly did well! The angels are wonderful. I like that you have the big one inside right now.
ReplyDeleteThe Chex Mix sounds delightful. Yum!
I enjoy seeing pictures of you with your family. How sweet they are.
Have a Blessed Happy New Year dear Kitty.
xxoo
Your new angels are beautiful! I love them both and the love that went into making and buying them is so thoughtful. I just made a huge batch of Chex Mix that we've been sharing and enjoying while watching football games. This one sounds sweet rather than savory and also very addicting and delicious!! ♥
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