Double your crunchy caramel corn recipe for sleepovers and movie nights.
Crunchy caramel corn is a tasty snack, especially when going to the movies. You can make a batch of caramel corn at home without the need for long lists of ingredients or exceptional culinary skills. Double up the recipe and have fun with your kids when they are preparing for a movie night or sleepover with friends. Unpopped and popped popcorn kernels can be very hot and should be handled with care. Make sure children are supervised when cooking caramel corn.
Instructions
1. Place the popped corn and peanuts in a bowl that is microwave proof. Combine the brown sugar, corn syrup and salt in another bowl and place it in the microwave with the lid on.
2. Cook on "High" for 1 minute. Remove the bowl from the microwave with a pot holder. Stir the mixture. Microwave the mixture for a further 2 minutes on "High." Remove from the microwave using a pot holder.
3. Add the vanilla and baking soda and stir the mixture well. Add this mixture to the popcorn and peanuts. Stir to make sure that the popcorn and peanuts are evenly coated.
4. Place the bowl with the popcorn and caramel topping in the microwave, this time without a lid. Cook on "High" for 3 minutes. Stir the mixture every 30 seconds. Grease a baking sheet big enough for the double batch of caramel-covered popcorn. Remove the bowl from the microwave and spread the caramel corn on the to cool.
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