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Chocolate-Covered Caramel Corn

Chocolate-Covered Caramel Corn

Cost $10, save $5

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  • 80 Min
  • 16 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Popcorn and toppings

    • 🍿 4 (3.25 ounce) packages butter-flavored microwave popcorn
    • 🥜 2 cups dry-roasted peanuts (Optional)
    • 🍫 1 (14 ounce) bag chocolate almond bark, broken into pieces

  • Caramel coating

    • 2 cups brown sugar
    • 1 cup margarine
    • ½ cup light corn syrup
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda

STEPS

1

Place 1 bag popcorn in the microwave; cook on high until popping begins to slow down, about 2 1/2 minutes. Repeat with remaining bags. Open bags carefully; divide popcorn between 2 shallow baking dishes. Mix in peanuts.

2

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

3

Combine brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring to blend. Simmer, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; mix in vanilla extract and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy.

4

Pour brown sugar mixture over popcorn-peanut mixture; stir to coat.

5

Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 25 minutes, until a cooled piece of popcorn is crunchy, about 1 hour.

6

Line a flat work surface with waxed paper. Pour popcorn onto the waxed paper. Break up any large clusters.

7

Melt chocolate almond bark in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth, 1 to 3 minutes. Pour into a resealable plastic bag; snip off 1 corner. Drizzle melted chocolate over popcorn. Let popcorn cool completely.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

544

Calories

  • 8
    Protein
  • 55
    Carbs
  • 37
    Fats

💡 Store the finished caramel corn in airtight containers or resealable bags to maintain freshness.Using disposable roasting pans makes the mixing and cleanup process easier.Make sure the popcorn is completely cool before storing to avoid condensation.