Peanut Butter Caramel Corn

Peanut Butter Caramel Corn

This stuff is addictive, you will not be able to stop eating it!  It makes a large batch so it is perfect for a party or gift giving.
Course Halloween

Ingredients
  

  • 15 cups popped popcorn (¾ cup of kernels)
  • 1 cup+2 Tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup dark corn syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup lightly salted dry roasted peanuts
  • 1 10 oz. pkg. Reese's Pieces

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Spread popcorn in an even layer on a lightly greased (with cooking spray) sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil lined 13" x 18" pan (a roasting pan works great).         
  • Stir together brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  • Pour over popcorn and gently stir with a rubber spatula to coat.
  • Bake at 325° for 25 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.  Add peanuts during the last 5 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and spread on a lightly greased (with cooking spray) sheet of wax paper.
  • Cool completely for 20 minutes.  Break apart into large pieces, and stir in Reese's.  Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Notes

Recipe from Southern Living Magazine.