Crunchy Caramel Corn Recipe
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Crunchy Caramel Corn

By: Shely Gromer  
"Kids at our New Year's Eve parties gobble up this sweet and crunchy popcorn. --Shelly Gromer, Long Beach, California"

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 cups popped popcorn
  • 3/4 cup salted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter (no substitutes)
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

  1. Place popcorn and peanuts in a large microwave-safe bowl; set aside. In another microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 2 minutes longer.
  2. Stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour over popcorn mixture. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes, stirring several times. Spread on greased baking sheets to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Footnotes

  • This recipe was tested with an 850-watt microwave.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2008 by Alecia 
We came home with a free refill of an XL bucket of popcorn from the movies last night. I've... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2007 by Laura M. 
This caramel corn is nice and crunchy and not as chewy as some other recipes. Instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2009 by JOCOOKIE 
I wasn't expecting much from microwaved caramel corn, but I was very pleasantly surprised. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2008 by jmariez 
SUPER! In my first batch I used dark brown sugar and it came out just like Cracker Jacks. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2009 by Tyny82 
Was a really great easy recipe. I didn't have any corn syrup so I substituted it with honey... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2008 by Terry 
Made this for Christmas 2008. Didn't use any nuts and baked it in the oven for 30 min. like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2008 by DEBBYSK 
My sister made a double batch of this and five of us -- two kids and three adults -- gobbled... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2007 by Michelle 
4 stars for the excellent crunch... But not 5, because the flavor was just alright. Tasty, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by man-at-home 
Wow! How could something SO EASY be SO GOOD? Like other reviewers, I substituted honey for the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by COOLJO 
I made this last night for my parents and the could not stop eating it. Very good and easy, I... MORE

 
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