Peanut Caramel Corn

Name: Peanut Caramel Corn
Ingredients: 8 cups air-popped popcorn; 1/2 cup salted peanuts; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons light corn syrup; 4-1/2 teaspoons molasses; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon baking soda

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

8 cups air-popped popcorn
1/2 cup salted peanuts
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
4-1/2 teaspoons molasses
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1

Place popcorn and peanuts in a large bowl coated with cooking spray; set aside.
2

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup,
3

molasses, butter and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 2-3 minutes without stirring.
4

Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will foam). Quickly pour over popcorn and mix well.
5

Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 250° for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from pan and place on waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.