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Pretzel Caramel Popcorn Recipe

A delightful mix of sweet caramel popcorn and salty pretzels.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 10 cups popped popcorn
  • 2 cups mini pretzels
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups light brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine popped popcorn and mini pretzels.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla extract. The mixture will bubble up.
  5. Pour caramel mixture over popcorn and pretzels, stirring to coat evenly.
  6. Spread mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool completely. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Caramel, Popcorn, Pretzel
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