PEANUT CARAMEL CORN

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A sweet, crunchy, lighter alternative to traditional caramel corn, this can't-stop-eatin'-it treat won't stick to fingers or teeth! Wonderful for gifts, too. -Lois Ward, Puslinch, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cups air-popped popcorn
1/2 cup salted peanuts
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
4-1/2 teaspoons molasses
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Place popcorn and peanuts in a large bowl coated with cooking spray; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, , molasses, butter and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 2-3 minutes without stirring., Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will foam). Quickly pour over popcorn and mix well., Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 250° for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from pan and place on waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Nunez
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This peanut caramel corn is the perfect snack for a road trip.


Slourttin Garassupee
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This peanut caramel corn is delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Omar Yasser
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This peanut caramel corn is the perfect salty and sweet treat. It's the perfect snack for a party or a movie night.


Asfand Gul
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This peanut caramel corn is the perfect snack for my sweet tooth.


Saber Howlader
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This peanut caramel corn is the perfect combination of sweet and salty. It's the perfect snack for any occasion.


Thandeka Ndlovu
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I made this peanut caramel corn for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Laura Perez-Bernal
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This peanut caramel corn is the perfect holiday treat. It's festive and delicious.


Aamer Hussain
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I'm not a big fan of peanut caramel corn, but I made this recipe for my husband and he loved it. He said it was the best peanut caramel corn he's ever had.


Sarah Simon
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I needed a quick and easy snack for my kids and this peanut caramel corn fit the bill perfectly.


Zolani Khanyile
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I've tried many peanut caramel corn recipes and this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect.


Chota King
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This peanut caramel corn is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Sameen Ayesha
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I made this peanut caramel corn for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect snack for a movie night.


Nisha Bass
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This was my first time making peanut caramel corn and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the peanut caramel corn was delicious.


Joshua Cecil
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the peanut caramel corn is delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Flor Puente
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This recipe is a keeper! The peanut caramel corn was a hit at my party. It was gone in minutes.


Mobarak Hossain
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This peanut caramel corn is the perfect treat for any occasion! It's sweet, salty, and crunchy, and it's so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.