Chocolate-Covered Caramel Corn

Chocolate-Covered Caramel Corn
Chocolate-Covered Caramel Corn might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 18. One serving contains 297 calories, 4g of protein, and 20g of fat. Many people made this recipe, and 108 would say it hit the spot. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 3 hours and 50 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. If you have salt, brown sugar, corn syrup, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

1
Heat oven to 200F.
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Remove any unpopped kernels from popcorn. In very large roasting pan or very large bowl, place popcorn and nuts, or divide popcorn and nuts between 2 ungreased 13x9-inch pans.
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In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt.
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Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Continue cooking 5 minutes without stirring; remove from heat. Stir in baking soda until foamy.
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Pour sugar mixture over popcorn mixture; toss until evenly coated. If using bowl, transfer mixture to 2 ungreased 13x9-inch pans.
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Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
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Spread on foil or cooking parchment paper. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
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In medium bowl, place 3 cups popcorn mixture. In 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly.
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Drizzle chocolate evenly over 3 cups popcorn mixture; toss gently to thoroughly coat popcorn.
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Spread in single layer on foil or cooking parchment paper. Cool about 2 hours or until chocolate is firm.
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Add chocolate-covered popcorn mixture to remaining popcorn mixture; toss gently to combine. Store tightly covered.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In3 hrs, 50 m.
Servings18
Health Score1
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