Chunky Caramel Popcorn Clusters Recipe

Name: Chunky Caramel Popcorn Clusters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Caramel Popcorn Ingredients; ½ cups popped popcorn; 1 (9 3/4 ounce) can whole cashews (2 cups); 1 (5 ounce) bag pecan halves (1 1/2 cups); 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 3/4 cup butter (land O lakes); 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon baking soda; Drizzle ingredients; 1 cup dark chocolate chips; 1/2 teaspoon shortening; 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips

Servings: persons

Caramel Popcorn Ingredients
½ cups popped popcorn
1 (9 3/4 ounce) can whole cashews (2 cups)
1 (5 ounce) bag pecan halves (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter (land O lakes)
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking soda
Drizzle ingredients
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon shortening
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips

1
Heat oven to 250u00b0F Place popcorn, cashews and pecans in large roasting pan.
2
Combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil (7 to 8 minutes). Continue boiling 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda.
3
Pour butter mixture over popcorn mixture in pan; stir well. Bake for 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven; place onto waxed paper or parchment paper. Cool completely. (DO NOT BREAK INTO PIECES.).
4
Place chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon shortening into resealable plastic food bag. Microwave on HIGH (100% power) for 30 to 45 seconds; knead bag. Continue microwaving at 15 second intervals, kneading until smooth. Cut tiny corner from bag; drizzle melted chocolate over popcorn mixture. Repeat with white baking chips and remaining 1/2 teaspoon shortening, microwaving on MEDIUM-HIGH (70% power). Drizzle over popcorn mixture. Let stand until chocolate is set (3 to 4 hours). Break popcorn mixture into pieces.
5
Store in container with tight-fitting lid or resealable plastic food bag.
6
Recipe Tip
7
Chocolate and white baking chips can be melted separately with shortening in a small bowl in microwave or in small saucepan over low heat until melted. Drizzle chocolate mixtures with fork or spoon.

1319

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Caramel Popcorn Ingredients, ½ cups popped popcorn, 1 (9 3/4 ounce) can whole cashews (2 cups), 1 (5 ounce) bag pecan halves (1 1/2 cups), and more.

Yes, Chunky Caramel Popcorn Clusters 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 Clusters

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