Caramel Corn and Craisin Snack Mix
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
11
ingredients
- 2 quarts popped popcorn, unpopped kernels removed
- 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
- 1⁄2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1⁄3 cup light corn syrup
- 1⁄3 cup water
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
- 6 ounces dried sweetened cranberries (craisins)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks or 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup honey roasted peanuts
directions
- Place popped corn in large bowl; set aside.
- Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup and water in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Brush sides of pan with pastry brush dipped in water to remove any sugar crystals. Boil until mixture reaches 300° F (hard crack stage), about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Carefully stir in butter, salt, baking soda and vanilla. Pour syrup over popcorn; toss to coat. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Break up into chunks. Cool completely.
- Combine cooled caramel corn with remaining ingredients. Mix gently.
- CAUTION: Caramel is very hot and can cause severe burns. Use caution when handling.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Loves2Teach
clarksville, tn
I am a teacher, and have been married to my high school sweetheart for almost 9 years. I have a niece who is 7, and a nephew who is 1. Also, I have 2 sweet kitties. Sinatra is a bit on the plump side, and Audrey is a petite dainty thing. They both are almost mirror images of each other.
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