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Ingredients
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1 (8 ounce) bag corn puffs (such as O-Ke-Doke)
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1 cup salted peanuts (Optional)
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1 cup butter
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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½ cup light corn syrup
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1 teaspoon baking soda
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Combine corn puffs and peanuts in a large roasting pan.
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Bring butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup to a boil in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
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Remove from heat; stir in baking soda until mixture foams up.
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Pour over corn puff mixture and toss well using rubber spatulas. Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes, until a cooled piece of corn is crunchy, about 45 minutes.
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Spread on waxed paper to cool. Break apart and store in an airtight container.
Recipe Tip
The caramel corn will be hot. Please handle it carefully and use utensils.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
631 | Calories |
42g | Fat |
62g | Carbs |
6g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 631 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 42g | 54% |
Saturated Fat 18g | 88% |
Cholesterol 62mg | 21% |
Sodium 788mg | 34% |
Total Carbohydrate 62g | 23% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
Total Sugars 34g | |
Protein 6g | 12% |
Calcium 59mg | 5% |
Iron 1mg | 7% |
Potassium 220mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.