Best 6 Chewy Caramel Popcorn And Pretzel Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a sweet and salty sensation with Chewy Caramel Popcorn and Pretzel Bars, a delightful treat that combines the irresistible flavors of caramel, popcorn, and pretzels. These irresistible bars feature a buttery pretzel crust, a layer of gooey caramel, and a topping of crunchy popcorn. With a perfect balance of sweet and salty, these bars are sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.

This recipe article offers two variations to cater to different tastes. The classic Chewy Caramel Popcorn and Pretzel Bars recipe delivers a traditional combination of flavors, while the Chocolate Caramel Popcorn and Pretzel Bars introduce a rich chocolatey twist. Both variations promise an explosion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEWY CARAMEL POPCORN AND PRETZEL BARS



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This salty-sweet treat is one that both kids and adults alike will love. Plain popcorn and coarsely chopped salted pretzels are mixed together with a rich caramel and marshmallow sauce. It's an ooey-gooey, absoultely irresistible bite.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

Nonstick cooking spray
12 cups plain popped popcorn (from 1/2 cup kernels or 2 microwave packages)
4 cups coarsely chopped small salted pretzels (7.5 ounces)
2 cups sugar
Coarse salt
2/3 cup heavy cream
2 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, toss together popcorn and pretzels. In a medium saucepan, bring sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup water to a boil over medium-high. Boil, undisturbed, until mixture is amber in color, 8 to 12 minutes. Remove pan from heat and slowly pour in cream (mixture will sputter). Immediately add marshmallows; stir until melted.
  • Pour caramel mixture over popcorn and pretzels and quickly stir with a rubber spatula to coat. Transfer mixture to dish and use a piece of plastic wrap coated with cooking spray to press evenly into dish. Sprinkle with coarse salt if desired. Let cool completely before cutting into 12 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g

CARAMEL PRETZEL NUT POPCORN



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This is a very good holiday treat the my kids can't get enough of. It combines the sweetness of caramel with the saltiness of pretzels, nuts and popcorn. There is no mess because it is mixed in a large throw-away brown bag!

Provided by rookieswife

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cups broken salted pretzels
20 cups popped popcorn
4 cups dry roasted peanuts
3 cups brown sugar
¾ cup light corn syrup
1 ½ cups butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place the pretzels, popcorn and peanuts into a large paper bag or, if you have one, a very large bowl. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Cook, stirring to melt the butter and dissolve the sugar, until the mixture comes to a boil. Once the mixture is at a full boil, continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from the heat, and stir in the salt, vanilla, and baking soda. The mixture will foam up when you add the soda, so use a long spoon to stir. Immediately pour the sugar mixture over the popcorn and pretzels in the bag. Shake until evenly coated. For a crispier treat, boil the sugar mixture longer, or bake the finished mix in the oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 616.7 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

CHEWY CARAMEL-COATED POPCORN



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When I was a kid, my mom made this recipe often. I've adapted it to make it more chewy and gooey than her crunchy, nut-loaded version. I get requests to make this for every event that I host, and have never had a single leftover! -Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield about 6 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 cups butter, cubed
2-2/3 cups packed light brown sugar
1 cup golden syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
24 cups popped popcorn

Steps:

  • Line two 15x10x1-in. pans with parchment. In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add brown sugar and syrup, stirring to dissolve brown sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat and quickly stir in vanilla., Pour caramel mixture over popcorn; stir lightly to coat. Using a rubber spatula, press popcorn into prepared pans. Cool. Pull apart into pieces. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHEWY CARAMEL POPCORN AND PRETZEL BARS



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QUICK TIP: At eight minutes, the caramel will have a toffeelike flavor. For a richer caramel, cook it longer.

Provided by sbjonas

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

Cooking Spray
12 cups plain popped popcorn (from 1/2 cup kernels or 2 microwave packages)
4 cups Small salted pretzels coarsely chopped, (7.5 ounces)
2 cups sugar
Kosher Salt salt
2/3 cup heavy cream
2 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • 1.Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, toss together popcorn and pretzels. In a medium saucepan, bring sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup water to a boil over medium-high. Boil, undisturbed, until mixture is amber in color, 8 to 12 minutes. Remove pan from heat and slowly pour in cream (mixture will sputter). Immediately add marshmallows; stir until melted. 2.Pour caramel mixture over popcorn and pretzels and quickly stir with a rubber spatula to coat. Transfer mixture to dish and use a piece of plastic wrap coated with cooking spray to press evenly into dish. Sprinkle with coarse salt if desired. Let cool completely before cutting into 12 bars. (Store in an airtight container, at room temperature, up to 2 days.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529 calories, Fat 2.57991758333333 g, Carbohydrate 130.5319767225 g, Cholesterol 9.05767508333333 mg, Fiber 0.0373333338896433 g, Protein 0.807729554166667 g, SaturatedFat 1.55235391133333 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (144g), Sodium 45.3425978333333 mg, Sugar 130.49464338861 g, TransFat 0.133602973666667 g

CHEWY CARAMEL BARS



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From Harbor Beach, Michigan, Debra Davidson-Cregeur shares one of her favorite recipes. She writes, "There are always requests for this recipe wherever it goes!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped nuts
36 Rolo candies, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, milk and butter until blended (batter will be thick). Stir in nuts. Press half of mixture into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. , Place candies, cut side down, over crust. Drop remaining batter by tablespoonfuls over the top. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHEWY IRRESISTIBLE CARAMEL POPCORN



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This popcorn is so good. We have it for football games, when people come over and any other time we feel like having it, and its very simple.

Provided by littlebaker

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup popcorn

Steps:

  • Pop the popcorn kernels and put into a greased large bowl.
  • Melt butter on medium heat in a medium size saucepan.
  • Turn heat down to low, and add brown sugar, stir until blended together well.
  • Making sure that the sugar does not burn turn the heat back up to medium, and add corn syrup. All the while stirring and making sure there is no sticking.
  • Add the salt and baking soda. This will make the sugar double in size be careful not to let it go over the sides of the pot.
  • Immediately pour onto popcorn.
  • Stir until the caramel has covered popcorn completely.
  • Transfer onto a cookie sheet with wax paper, and let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.8, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 377.1, Carbohydrate 55.6, Sugar 42.4, Protein 0.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Using fresh, high-quality ingredients will result in the best-tasting popcorn and pretzel bars.
  • Don't overcook the caramel: Overcooked caramel will be hard and brittle. Cook it until it reaches a golden amber color and has a thick consistency.
  • Be careful when melting the chocolate: Chocolate can easily burn, so it's important to melt it slowly and carefully. Use a double boiler or microwave the chocolate in short bursts, stirring in between.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help to prevent them from falling apart.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature: The bars will keep for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These chewy caramel popcorn and pretzel bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a snack at home. With their combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy textures, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these bars a try - you won't be disappointed!

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