Caramel Corn Treat Bags

Caramel corn gets you started in creating Halloween treat bags with candies, nuts, raisins--choose your favorites!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 459 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup butter or margarine
• 4 quarts popped popcorn
• ½ cup Karo® Light OR Dark Corn Syrup
• 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
• Halloween candies, nuts, dried fruits, etc.

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Spray a large shallow roasting pan with cooking spray. Add popcorn and place in preheated 250 degrees F oven while preparing caramel.

Step 2

Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat.

Step 3

Boil 5 minutes WITHOUT STIRRING. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla.

Step 4

Pour syrup mixture over warm popcorn, stirring to coat evenly.

Step 5

Bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and spread on foil that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Cool; break apart. Store in tightly covered container.

Step 6

To serve, set out small bowls of your favorite candies, nuts or fruits and let your guests individualize their own Halloween treat.