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Holiday Caramel Corn Mix Recipe

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Crunchy popcorn coated in rich caramel and mixed with festive add-ins for a sweet, buttery holiday treat everyone will love. This Holiday Caramel Corn Mix combines the perfect balance of sweet, buttery caramel with the satisfying crunch of popcorn and optional nuts or pretzels for extra texture and flavor.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Popcorn & Mix-ins

  • 4 cups popcorn
  • 1/2 cup nuts or pretzels (optional)

Caramel Sauce

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) to prepare for baking the caramel-coated popcorn.
  2. Prepare popcorn mix: Place the 4 cups of popcorn and optional 1/2 cup nuts or pretzels into a large mixing bowl, ensuring they are well combined and ready for the caramel coating.
  3. Melt caramel ingredients: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup butter along with 1/2 cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons corn syrup, stirring occasionally until the mixture is smooth and starts to boil.
  4. Boil the caramel: Allow the caramel mixture to come to a boil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes without stirring to develop the caramel’s rich flavor and proper consistency.
  5. Add flavoring and soda: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1/4 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; the baking soda will cause the caramel to bubble and become lighter and airy.
  6. Coat popcorn with caramel: Immediately pour the hot caramel sauce over the popcorn mixture and stir thoroughly to evenly coat all pieces.
  7. Bake the caramel corn: Spread the coated popcorn onto a baking sheet in an even layer and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Stir the mixture halfway through baking to ensure even coating and prevent burning.
  8. Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let the caramel corn cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cool, break into pieces and serve or store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Stir halfway through baking for an even caramel coating and to prevent burning.
  • Store the cooled caramel corn in airtight containers to keep it fresh and crunchy.
  • For a delicious variation, drizzle melted chocolate over the caramel corn after it cools and let it set before serving.
  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://dishestocook.com/holiday-caramel-corn-mix-recipe/