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

There's something irresistible about the combination of sweet caramel and rich chocolate. When you add in the satisfying crunch of popcorn, you have the perfect treat for satisfying your sweet tooth. This recipe for Chocolate-Covered Caramel Corn takes the classic caramel corn to a whole new level with a generous coating of creamy chocolate. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or just to enjoy on a cozy movie night at home, this indulgent snack is sure to be a hit with anyone who ...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 21 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 41 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • 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.
  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Pour brown sugar mixture over the popcorn-peanut mixture; stir to coat.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 25 minutes, until a cooled piece of popcorn is crunchy, about 1 hour.
  • Line a flat work surface with waxed paper. Pour popcorn onto the waxed paper. Break up any large clusters.
  • 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

    544 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Sodium: 659mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 302mg