Caramel Corn

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 Buttery and sweet Caramel Corn made with Karo ® Corn Syrup is a completely addictive year-round treat. At the holidays, it's fun to put a bit of a twist on Classic Caramel Corn with the addition of salted peanuts and a decadent double drizzle of chocolate. It's ideal for packaging in festive tins or cellophane cones tied with pretty ribbons, then shared as an edible gift for the holidays. The simple preparation brings huge rewards.

Caramel Corn is a Holiday Tradition

Karo ® Corn Syrup is not only my go-to ingredient but, it's irreplaceable when making classic caramel corn. It gives the caramel coating the smooth texture and ooey gooey consistency that we love. To me, homemade caramel corn is the epitome of fun snacking and we're especially partial to munching on it warm, straight from the oven, on family movie night. While it's difficult to improve on a tried and true classic, I do love taking it up a level with nuts and a delectable white chocolate and milk chocolate drizzle for the holidays. That being said, this recipe is ideal any time of year when sweet snacks are on the menu.

Ooey Gooey Caramel Corn

You may see varying amounts of Karo ® Corn Syrup used in recipes given the volume of popcorn that's being prepared but, it all results in rich sweet, buttery caramel corn. When you make it yourself,  you get the added pleasure of making sweet memories with your loved ones, which is one of life's priceless treasures that money can't buy. Other popcorn goodies you may like to try are these Popcorn Bars on the Karo website and Caramel Pecan Turtle Scotcheroos in he recipe index here on MSSK.

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Caramel Corn

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time45 mins

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: caramel-corn

Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

• 4 quarts lightly salted popped popcorn
• 1 cup salted peanuts
• 1 cup light brown sugar packed
• ⅔ cup Karo® Light OR Dark Corn Syrup
• ½ cup butter
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk chocolate chips
• 1 ½ teaspoon solid vegetable shortening
• ½ cup white chocolate chips
• 1 ½ teaspoon solid vegetable shortening

Instructions

• Spray x-large roasting pan with cooking spray. Mix together popcorn and peanuts on pan. Place in 250°F oven while preparing caramel glaze.
• In a heavy bottomed 2-quart saucepan. combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt. 
• Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat. Lower the heat to medium-low boiling or 5 minutes WITHOUT STIRRING.
• Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla and mix well. (Mixture will foam) Pour syrup over warm popcorn mixture, stirring to evenly coat.
• Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven and spread on wax paper or foil that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Cool completely.
• In 2 separate microwave safe bowls, melt milk chocolate chips with 1 ½ teaspoon shortening and white chocolate chips with 1 ½ teaspoon shortening. Melt each on 50% power at 20 second intervals or using the melt function on the microwave. Stop at regular intervals to stir. Repeat process until smooth. Drizzle over the caramel corn.
• Allow to dry completely then break apart. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

May use 1 tablespoon heavy cream in place of 1 ½ teaspoon solid vegetable shortening, if desired

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