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Caramel Popcorn

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling YIELD: 6 quarts.
Plain microwave popcorn becomes irresistible when it's yummied up with molasses, peanut butter and nuts. “This awesome snack never lasts long around our house,” Jacque Castillo, Brookings, Oregon, notes.

Ingredients

  • 3 packages (3-1/2 ounces each) microwave popcorn
  • 1 cup salted peanuts
  • 1 cup salted roasted almonds
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup pecan halves

Directions

  • 1. Pop popcorn according to manufacturer's directions. Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the peanuts, almonds, brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, peanut butter and molasses. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • 2. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will foam). In a very large bowl, combine popcorn and pecans. Add hot syrup mixture and toss to coat. Spread onto greased baking sheets.
  • 3. Bake at 250° for 1 hour or until dry, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from pans to waxed paper to cool. Break into clusters. Store in airtight containers or plastic bags.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 344 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 278mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.

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