Caramel Corn IV

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This recipe is super simple to make, yet will make all the nibblers think that you spent long hours slaving over it.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unpopped popcorn

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar

  • 6 tablespoons butter

  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F(150 degrees C).

  2. In a large pot, heat oil over high heat. Add the unpopped popcorn. Moving the pan constantly, pop the corn. Remove from heat, place in a large baking pan, and keep warm in the preheated oven. Discard unpopped kernels.

  3. Mix sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt into a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until mixture starts to boil. Continue cooking for 5 minutes without stirring.

  4. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla. Pour over the popped popcorn. Stir popcorn until evenly coated. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove from pan and put into a large bowl to cool.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

300 Calories
13g Fat
45g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 300
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 185mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 3g 6%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 103mg 2%

* 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.

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