Best Miss Browns Peanut Pistachio Caramel Corn Recipes

CANDY BAR POPCORN BALLS

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When watching a movie, you've got to have popcorn....and something sweet! So, I've combined both movie theater treats with these caramel-flavored popcorn balls that get a dunk in chocolate and then are rolled in crushed cookies, peanuts, candy bars or toffee. It's the best of both worlds!

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 12 popcorn balls

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
18 cups popped salted popcorn (start with 2/3 cup kernels)
Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing hands
Two 12-ounce packages milk chocolate chips
2 tablespoons coconut oil or shortening
1 1/2 cups crushed salted dry-roasted peanuts
Additional optional toppings: crushed buttery finger candy bars, chopped toffee, crushed Oreos

Steps:

Combine the butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar and corn syrup in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook to 240 degrees F (hard ball stage), about 11 minutes. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and salt and boil 1 minute more. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
Pour the caramel over the popcorn in a large bowl and stir to coat evenly. Shape into 12 balls using buttered or greased hands.
Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30-second intervals until melted. Place the peanuts in a shallow dish. Dip the popcorn balls halfway into the chocolate, then dip in the crushed peanuts (or other toppings). Remove to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet to harden, about 2 hours.

PEANUT CARAMEL CORN

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A sweet, crunchy, lighter alternative to traditional caramel corn, this can't-stop-eatin'-it treat won't stick to fingers or teeth! Wonderful for gifts, too. -Lois Ward, Puslinch, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

Place popcorn and peanuts in a large bowl coated with cooking spray; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, , molasses, butter and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 2-3 minutes without stirring., Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will foam). Quickly pour over popcorn and mix well., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges