POPCORN CARAMEL CRUNCH

Popcorn Caramel Crunch image

I live in popcorn country, and there's even a town nearby that has a "Popcorn Days" celebration. This is a good snack and also good for entertaining during the holidays, especially because it can be made ahead of time.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 15m

Yield about 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups popped popcorn
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1 cup chow mein noodles
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large greased bowl, combine the popcorn, peanuts, noodles and raisins; set aside., In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, corn syrup and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches soft-crack stage (270°-290°) with a candy thermometer. Remove from the heat. Stir in cinnamon. , Pour over popcorn mixture; stir until evenly coated. Immediately pour onto a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. , When cool enough to handle, break into pieces. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 29g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 419mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.