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Caramel Corn with Nuts Recipe

American · Snack · 25 min total

A crunchy, sweet, and salty snack perfect for parties or movie nights. This easy caramel corn is coated with a buttery caramel and mixed with toasted nuts for extra crunch.

Ingredients

• 8 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels)
• 1 cup mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, pecans, cashews)
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2. Place popped popcorn and nuts in a large bowl; set aside.
3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt. Stir until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.
4. Bring mixture to a boil, then let boil without stirring for 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. Stir in baking soda and vanilla extract (mixture will foam). Immediately pour over popcorn and nuts, stirring gently to coat.
6. Spread mixture onto prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
7. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool completely on baking sheet, then break into pieces.
8. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Tips

• For extra crunch, toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes before adding.
• If caramel corn becomes soft, re-crisp in a 250°F oven for 5 minutes.
• Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy twist.

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