Deluxe Caramel Corn

Total Time:Prep: 30 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling

Recipe by Lisa Claas, Watertown, Wisconsin

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Oct. 12, 2022

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

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Deluxe Caramel Corn

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Yield:6-1/2 quarts
Prep:30 min
Cook:45 min
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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.)
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Directions

  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    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

1 cup: 277 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 309mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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