Description
A delightful combination of crunchy popcorn, sweet caramel, and vibrant fall-colored candies—perfect for Halloween snacking!
Ingredients
- Popcorn (10 cups, popped)
- Granulated Sugar (1 cup)
- Unsalted Butter (1/2 cup, or 1 stick)
- Light Corn Syrup (1/4 cup)
- Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon)
- Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
- Candy Corn (1 cup)
- Halloween-themed Sprinkles (1/2 cup)
Instructions
- Prepare the Popcorn: Start by popping your popcorn, aiming for about 10 cups of fluffy goodness. Let it cool.
- Make the Caramel: In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt. Heat and stir until it reaches a gentle boil.
- Boil the Mixture: Let it bubble for about 4-5 minutes until it thickens and turns golden.
- Add Flavor: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, being cautious of bubbling.
- Combine with Popcorn: Drizzle caramel over popcorn and mix well to coat every kernel.
- Add Candy Corn: Gently fold in candy corn and sprinkles.
- Bake to Perfection: Spread mixture on a lined baking sheet, bake at 250°F (120°C) for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cool completely, then break into clusters and serve.
Notes
Keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Halloween, Snack Mix, Caramel Corn, Popcorn, Fall Treats