How to Make Caramel Chocolate Corn - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the taste of sweet caramel combined with rich, decadent chocolate. And when you add crunchy, salty popcorn into the mix, you've got a snack that's truly irresistible. This recipe for Caramel Chocolate Corn is the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and chocolatey flavors, making it the ideal treat for any occasion.

Whether you're looking for a delicious snack to enjoy during movie night, a tasty treat to bring to a potluck, or a fun and easy dessert to make...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 7 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 16 cups

  • Grease cookie sheets.
  • Place popcorn and peanuts in a paper bag. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, combine chocolate and shortening. Microwave 90 seconds, stirring once, until melted. Drizzle over popcorn mixture. Let cool before serving.
  • Nutrition

    147 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 184mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 50mg