EASY CARAMEL POPCORN

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This is habit-forming, it is soooo good and so simple to make, you can also use unskinned almonds or use whatever nut you desire --- you may also add 1/3 cup molasses for a stronger caramel flavor :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 8

24 cups popped corn (1 cup unpopped)
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups whole peanuts (or use both) or 1 1/2 cups unsalted walnut halves (or use both)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Put the popped corn in a large bowl.
  • Melt the margarine (or butter) stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Then boil for 5 minutes WITHOUT stirring (this is important DO NOT stir for 5 minutes!).
  • Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla.
  • Add in the nuts and stir to combine.
  • Pour the mixture over popped corn in bowl; mix well with a wooden spoon to combine.
  • Transfer to a large greased roasting pan, and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven then cool.
  • Break into pieces.
  • Store in a tightly covered tin box.
  • Delicious!

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