Chrissie’s Famous Carmel Corn
(from steslaa’s recipe box)
Source: Mom
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Categories: Appetizers
Ingredients
- 3-4 Microwave popcorn bags OR 16 cups popped corn
- 2 cups nuts (optional)
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup butter
- 2/3 cup dark corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Directions
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Place popcorn and nuts in a large turkey roasting pan or 2 – 9×13 pans. Spray with cooking spray.
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In a 2 qt. pan, melt sugar, butter and corn syrup. Stir as it melts. When it comes to a rolling boil, do not stir any longer and let it boil for 5 mins.
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda. Stir well. It will foam up.
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Pour over popcorn and stir at the same time to coat all popcorn/nuts well. Bake for 1 hour in a 200 degree oven. Pull out and stir every 15 mins to keep it coated evenly.
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Spray cooking spray on the counter and turn the Carmel corn out on counter to cool.