CRUNCHY CARAMEL CORN

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 10m

Yield about 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 cups popped popcorn
3/4 cup salted peanuts
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

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 30-60 seconds; stir. Microwave 1-1/2 minutes longer., Stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour over popcorn mixture. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes, stirring several times. Spread on greased baking sheets to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.