My Amish Friend's Caramel Corn

This is the best caramel corn recipe! Popcorn and peanuts (or mixed nuts if desired) are tossed in a sugary coating for the tastiest treat ever.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 238 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup margarine
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 cups dry roasted peanuts
• 7 quarts plain popped popcorn
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 cup light corn syrup

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Grease two rimmed baking sheets. Place 1/2 of the popped popcorn and 1/2 of the peanuts onto each prepared baking sheet.

Step 2

Bring brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, and salt to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally to blend. Once boiling, boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 3

Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda; mixture will be light and foamy. Immediately pour hot liquid over popcorn and nuts. Stir until pretty well coated.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, removing the pans and giving them each a good stir every 15 minutes.

Step 5

Line your countertop with waxed paper. Remove popcorn and nuts from the oven; dump onto waxed paper and separate any large clumps. Allow to cool completely.