Almost-Famous Caramel Corn

Name: Almost-Famous Caramel Corn
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for the baking sheet; 1/3 cup popcorn kernels (preferably mushroom kernels); 1 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons dark corn syrup; 2 tablespoons molasses; 2 teaspoons roasted peanut oil; Kosher salt; 1/2 cup raw peanuts

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for the baking sheet
1/3 cup popcorn kernels (preferably mushroom kernels)
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
2 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons roasted peanut oil
Kosher salt
1/2 cup raw peanuts

Directions

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["Put the vegetable oil and a few test popcorn kernels in a large pot.", "Heat over medium-high heat until the kernels pop, then carefully add the remaining kernels in a single layer.", "Cover and cook, shaking the pot, until there are several seconds between pops.", "Transfer the popcorn to a bowl.", "Lightly oil a baking sheet.", "Wipe out the pot, then add the sugar, corn syrup, molasses, peanut oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the peanuts.", "Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until a candy thermometer registers 290 degrees F, about 8 minutes.", "Remove from the heat and stir in the popcorn until coated.", "Transfer the caramel corn to the prepared baking sheet and let cool, then break into small pieces.", "Tip: Special \"mushroom\"" kernels pop into these round shapes found in Cracker Jack.""