DELUXE CARAMEL CORN

Deluxe Caramel Corn image

A batch of this colorful crunchy snack mix is perfect for gift giving or serving at a holiday party.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 quarts plain popped popcorn
5 cups miniature pretzels
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup salted peanuts
2 cups non-chocolate candy (gumdrops, Skittles, etc.)

Steps:

Place popcorn and pretzels in a large bowl; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Cook and stir until candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in baking soda. Quickly pour over popcorn and mix thoroughly; stir in peanuts. , Turn into two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Bake at 200° for 20 minutes; stir. Bake 25 minutes more. Remove from the oven; add candy and mix well. Remove from pans and place on waxed paper to cool. Break into clusters. Store in airtight containers or plastic bags.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.