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.
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.