Caramel Pretzel Nut Popcorn Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 09, 2006

I made this recipe last night. Some of the reviews mentioned how the popcorn stuck to the paper bag. I solved that problem by lightly spraying the inside of the bag with Pam. It worked like a dream. I baked it at 250 degrees for 1 hour stirring every 15 minutes. I thought it was still going to be kind of mushy, but today it's nice a crisp. Very good flavor. I will make it again.

—susiehomemaker

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 03, 2011

While this was tasty, I thought there wasn't quite enough sauce. Spraying the bag is a must and thank the reviewer for that. Shaking the bag didn't quite get it done, so I stirred the contents of the bag with a long wooden spoon. I, personally would have liked it a little more chewy and not crisp so next time I will cook the caramel a little less. But is is tasty and I will make it again.

—Ruthann

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83 Ratings

Dec 29, 2005

I made this recipe for a holiday party and gave the leftovers to the host. Another person in their family is anti-sweets and gave the leftovers back to us. The host actually called and asked us to return the leftovers because it was the best he's ever tasted! You know a recipe is good when someone is willing to humiliate themselves to get more! Also, I drizzled melted chocolate into the mix. Great recipe.

—jen

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Apr 06, 2005

YUM! I modified it because I'm lazy like that. 2 bags of microwave popcorn, crushed up pretzels and chopped up pecans with the brown sugar base. 10 extra minutes in the oven definitely did the trick. Thank you!

—FARBIE

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Sep 29, 2006

What a yummy treat...Even better then crunch and munch and cracker jacks. I only had 2 cups peanuts so I threw in 2 cups almonds. Next time I'll try cashews. Soo good. I did skip the paperbag method and just mixed in a large stock pot and put into two aluminum lasagna pans and baked for the 10 minutes. Absolutely delicious. Soak your dishes in warm soapy water for 15 min for easy clean-up. This recipe makes a ton so you might want to half it. Once you start eating-you wont stop. The salty pretzel adds such a nice twist to this caramel popcorn treat.

—cookiequeen

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Jan 04, 2011

This recipe is great except it doesn't mention what turns out to be the most important part of making caramel corn. After making a first batch with clumps of caramel mixed in with plain parts with no caramel, a woman at work clued me it to the critical missing step! Once you have mixed the caramel in with the popcorn, pretzels, and nuts, put small batches in a PAM-sprayed microwave-safe bowl and put in the microwave on high for two to three minutes total, stopping after each minute to stir the mixture. The caramel will completely coat the popcorn and stuff, yielding that great texture similar to cracker jacks. Other than that missing tip (which I can't believe wasn't in any reviews that I saw), this recipe works great! The paper bag idea is definitely a keeper!

—LANGDEV

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Dec 20, 2006

I made this today for Christmas gift baskets. It made a lot of treats and turned out great. I did bake it on parchment lined cookie sheets for a few minutes after pouring on the carmel. I will make it again, but next time I think I will put 1/2 of the popcorn mixture on the bottom of the bag, then half of the carmel, half popcorn, half carmel. I think it will probably mix easier that way. I will also use the suggestion of spraying the bag with pam to avoid too much stickage. No loss - I just ate the stuck stuff while backing the rest of the batch... Great Recipe!

—JENNIFERGREEN1

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Nov 24, 2010

GREAT..but a couple changes make it AMAZING... used 2 bags of (lowfat-ha ha) kettle corn. made exactly to directions using pretzels and cashews. Put in large stainless bowl sprayed w/cook spray. (you could also spray inside of paper bag to prevent sticking) Mixed well. Put 2/3 of it in a foil (for easy clean up) roasting pan in oven for only about 5 minutes and then I melted about 8 Dove dark chocolate candies in microwave, tossed chocolate in remaining 1/3 caramel corn and put in fridge to cool. Took about 15 min. Broke up large pieces and added it to remaining cool caramel corn. This is a real treat. Trust me, try it!!!

—CIMMY

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Nutrition

Calories
378 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
43 g
14%

Cholesterol
23 mg
8%

Fat
21.4 g
33%

Fiber
2.7 g
11%

Protein
6.8 g
14%

Sodium
617 mg
25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Caramel Pretzel Nut Popcorn

Serving Size: 1/32 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 32
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 378
Calories from Fat: 193

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.4g 33 %
Saturated Fat 7.4g 37 %
Cholesterol 23mg 8 %
Sodium 617mg 25 %
Potassium 184mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 43g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 11 %
Protein 6.8g 14 %
** Sugars 16.1g
Vitamin A 6 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 16 %
Thiamin 19 %
Niacin 34 %
Vitamin B6 5 %
Magnesium 17 %
Folate 36 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.