Chunky Caramel Popcorn Recipe

Name: Chunky Caramel Popcorn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cups popped popcorn; 2 cups whole cashews; 1 ½ cups pecan halves; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; ¾ cup butter; ½ cup light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup dark chocolate chips; 1 ½ teaspoons shortening, divided; ½ cup white chocolate chips

Servings: persons

½ cups popped popcorn
2 cups whole cashews
1 ½ cups pecan halves
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
¾ cup butter
½ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 ½ teaspoons shortening, divided
½ cup white chocolate chips

1
Heat oven to 250 degrees.
2
Place popcorn, cashews and pecans in a large roasting pan.
3
Combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup n a 2-quart saucepan.
4
Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil (7 to 8 minutes).
5
Continue boiling 2 minutes.
6
Remove from heat; stir in baking soda (mixture will be foamy).
7
Pour butter mixture over popcorn mixture in pan; stir well.
8
Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
9
Remove from oven; place onto waxed paper or parchment paper.
10
Cool completely.
11
Do not break into pieces.
12
Melt the chocolate chips and 1 tsp of shortening in a small bowl in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds or in a small saucepan over low heat until melted.
13
Separately, melt white baking chips with 1/2 tsp of shortening in a small bowl in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds or in a small saucepan over low heat until melted.
14
With a fork or spoon, drizzle over popcorn mixture.
15
Let stand until chocolate in set (3 to 4 hours).
16
Break popcorn mixture into pieces.
17
Store in a container with tight-fitting lid or resealable plastic food bag.

1536

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cups popped popcorn, 2 cups whole cashews, 1 ½ cups pecan halves, 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Chunky Caramel Popcorn falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chunky Caramel Popcorn

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