Crunchy Caramel Corn
Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook
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Kids at our New Year's Eve parties gobble up this sweet and crunchy popcorn.
—Shelly Gromer, Long Beach, California
SERVINGS: 8
CATEGORY: Appetizer
METHOD: Microwave
TIME: Prep: 10 min. + cooling
Ingredients:
- 6 cups popped popcorn
- 3/4 cup salted peanuts
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter (no substitutes)
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Directions:
Place popcorn and peanuts in a large microwave-safe bowl; set aside. In another microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt. Cover and microwave on high for 30-60 seconds; stir. Microwave 1-1/2 minutes longer.
Stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour over popcorn mixture. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes, stirring several times. Spread on greased baking sheets to cool. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 2 quarts.