CHILI-CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CORN

Chili-Chocolate Caramel Corn image

Warning: It's really hard to walk away from this sweet, salty, spicy, crunchy snack. If you're taking it to a party, consider making a double batch because you won't come home with leftovers. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2-1/3 cups chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening
Dash ground ancho chile pepper
Dash ground cinnamon
3-1/2 quarts caramel popcorn with peanuts
1 cup dried cranberries, optional

Steps:

In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Stir in chili pepper and cinnamon. Drizzle over caramel popcorn with peanuts; toss to coat. Arrange on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until set; break into pieces. If desired, add dried cranberries. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.