Caramel Chocolate Corn

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Caramel corn with roasted peanuts and chocolate. This will take a while to make, but is well worth it!

Submitted by Jen
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
7 mins
Cook Time:
8 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
32
Yield:
16 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 32 servings

  • 16 cups popped popcorn

  • 1 cup roasted peanuts

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • ½ cup butter

  • ¼ cup light corn syrup

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips

  • 1 teaspoon shortening

Directions

  1. Grease cookie sheets.

  2. Place popcorn and peanuts in a paper bag. Set aside.

  3. In a microwave safe bowl, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, vanilla and salt. Microwave 4 minutes, until bubbly. Stir in baking soda. Pour over popcorn mixture and shake bag to coat.

  4. Roll down edges of bag and place bag in microwave. Heat for 2 minutes, shaking three times to mix. Spread mixture onto prepared sheets to cool.

  5. In a microwave safe bowl, combine chocolate and shortening. Microwave 90 seconds, stirring once, until melted. Drizzle over popcorn mixture. Let cool before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

147 Calories
9g Fat
15g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 32
Calories 147
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 184mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 2g 4%
Calcium 17mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 50mg 1%

* 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.