Chocolate-Covered Caramel Corn Recipe

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Chocolate-covered caramel corn. Disposable roasting pans work great for mixing. Store in airtight containers or resealable plastic bags.

Submitted by ala
Updated on November 21, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 21 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 41 mins
Servings:
16
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 4 (3.25 ounce) packages butter-flavored microwave popcorn

  • 2 cups dry-roasted peanuts (Optional)

  • 2 cups brown sugar

  • 1 cup margarine

  • ½ cup light corn syrup

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 (14 ounce) bag chocolate almond bark, broken into pieces

Directions

  1. Place 1 bag popcorn in the microwave; cook on high until popping begins to slow down, about 2 1/2 minutes. Repeat with remaining bags. Open bags carefully; divide popcorn between 2 shallow baking dishes. Mix in peanuts.

  2. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

  3. Combine brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring enough to blend. Simmer, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; mix in vanilla extract and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy.

  4. Pour brown sugar mixture over the popcorn-peanut mixture; stir to coat.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 25 minutes, until a cooled piece of popcorn is crunchy, about 1 hour.

  6. Line a flat work surface with waxed paper. Pour popcorn onto the waxed paper. Break up any large clusters.

  7. Melt chocolate almond bark in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes. Pour into a resealable plastic bag; snip off 1 corner. Drizzle melted chocolate over popcorn. Let popcorn cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

544 Calories
37g Fat
55g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 544
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g 48%
Saturated Fat 10g 48%
Sodium 659mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 55g 20%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 8g 16%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 302mg 6%

* 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.