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Caramel Corn with a Festive Twist

Popcorn is coated in crunchy caramel and mixed with holiday candy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 cups
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 cups popped popcorn
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup corn syrup
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 cup red and green candy-coated chocolates

Method
 

  1. Spread the popcorn on a large lined baking sheet and set aside.
  2. Boil the brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup together for four minutes without stirring.
  3. Remove from heat and quickly whisk in the baking soda until foamy.
  4. Pour the caramel over the popcorn, toss to coat, and bake at 250F for 45 minutes, stirring twice.
  5. Cool completely, then break apart and toss with the red and green candies.

Notes

Add the candies only after the caramel corn has cooled so they keep their bright shells.