Step 1

Preheat the oven to 250ºF. Lightly coat a baking sheet or roasting pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine cereal and pecans.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour over cereal mixture, tossing gently to coat evenly.

Step 4

Pour cereal mixture in the pan and spread out evenly. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

Step 5

Pour onto wax or parchment paper to cool. Break into pieces.