Chocolate Caramel Corn

Name: Chocolate Caramel Corn
Ingredients: 10 c. popped popcorn; 1 c. pecan halves; 1 c. sugar; 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. light corn syrup; 1/3 c. water; 3 Tbsp. margarine or butter; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. chocolate extract (if desired)

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

10 c. popped popcorn
1 c. pecan halves
1 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/3 c. water
3 Tbsp. margarine or butter
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. chocolate extract (if desired)

Directions

1

Heat oven to 250°.
2

In a large bowl, combine popcorn and pecan halves.
3

Set aside.
4

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa, salt, corn syrup and water.
5

Cook over medium heat 15 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 248°.
6

Remove from heat. Stir in margarine, baking soda, vanilla and chocolate extract. Pour over popcorn mixture.
7

Stir to coat.
8

Spread in 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan. Bake at 250° for about 30 minutes. Stir every 10 minutes. Cool and break apart.
9

Makes 11 cups.