Sweet and Salty Popcorn Mix Recipe

Name: Sweet and Salty Popcorn Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 5 cups popcorn; 5 cups assorted Japanese rice crackers (not fish flavor); 1 1/2 cups cocktail peanuts; 1/2 cup sesame seeds; 1 1/2 cups wasabi peas; 1 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup dark or light corn syrup; 1 stick unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
5 cups popcorn
5 cups assorted Japanese rice crackers (not fish flavor)
1 1/2 cups cocktail peanuts
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1 1/2 cups wasabi peas
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup dark or light corn syrup
1 stick unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1
Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
2
Toss the popcorn, rice crackers, peanuts, sesame seeds and wasabi peas in a large bowl.
3
Combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat.
4
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then cook, stirring, until thick, about 1 more minute.
5
Remove from the heat.
6
Carefully stir in the vanilla and baking soda (the caramel will bubble).
7
Pour the hot caramel over the popcorn mixture and stir with a metal spoon.
8
(Don't worry if the caramel is too thick to coat the mix; it will melt in the oven.)
9
Spread on the prepared baking sheets; bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until evenly coated, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
10
Let cool completely.
11
Break into pieces and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
12
Photograph by Lisa Shin

2085

kcal

Calories

Fat

328

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: Cooking spray, 5 cups popcorn, 5 cups assorted Japanese rice crackers (not fish flavor), 1 1/2 cups cocktail peanuts, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Salty Popcorn Mix 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.

Sweet and Salty Popcorn Mix

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