Caramel Corn For a Movie Night

by Mommie

Since we cant take our lil brats to the movies why not make it a movie night at home. But that does not mean you can watch rated R movies lol. Your kid would love it especially if you make them this snack. So try making it and enjoy with your lil one.

Makes: 13 cups

Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: at 250 degree F for 1 hour
Cook: 5 minutes

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup firmly packed dark-brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup roasted peanuts
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. Heat oven to 250 degree F. Coat a large, deep roasting pan generously with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

2. Combine oil and popcorn in a large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-high heat, shaking occasionally until kernels start to pop. Shake saucepan continuously until popping stops, then pour popcorn into prepared roasting pan.

3. Melt butter in a medium-size saucepan over low heat. Add brown sugar and corn syrup and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil gently without stirring for 5 minutes or until mixture reaches 260 degree F on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat and quickly stir in peanuts, vanilla and baking soda until smooth.

4. Pour corn syrup mixture over popcorn and toss to coat evenly. Bake popcorn at 250 degree F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely. Break up into small clusters and store in small canisters.