Caramel Peanut Popcorn
Satisfy your sweet-and-salty cravings with this irresistible Caramel Peanut Popcorn recipe! Featuring crunchy popped popcorn and roasted peanuts enveloped in a buttery, homemade caramel sauce, this snack is perfect for movie nights, parties, or holiday gifting. The rich caramel coating, made with light brown sugar, corn syrup, and a touch of vanilla, bakes to golden perfection for a crisp and flavorful treat. With just 15 minutes of prep and an easy oven-baking method, you'll achieve evenly coated clusters that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Serve this addictive snack fresh or store it for up to a week—if it lasts that long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup roasted peanuts
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 0.25 cup light corn syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
Place the popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl. Add the roasted peanuts and gently toss to combine.
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Stir continuously until the mixture begins to boil.
Allow the mixture to boil for 4-5 minutes without stirring to create the caramel. Keep an eye on it to ensure it doesn't scorch.
Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will foam up slightly—this is normal.
Quickly pour the hot caramel mixture over the popcorn and peanuts. Use a spatula to gently toss and coat the popcorn evenly with the caramel. Work quickly as the caramel will set as it cools.
Transfer the caramel-coated popcorn mixture to the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out into an even layer.
Bake the popcorn in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even coating and to avoid clumps.
Remove the popcorn from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cool, break it into clusters if necessary.
Store the Caramel Peanut Popcorn in an airtight container for up to one week, or enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2867 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.8 g | 233% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.8 g | 349% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 1898 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 310.7 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 250.5 g | ||
| Protein | 48.5 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1505 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
