Movie Candy Caramel Corn**

* Exported from MasterCook *

Movie Candy Caramel Corn **

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Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Snacks Nuts
Popcorn

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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16 cups Popped popcorn
5 cups Mini pretzels
2 cups Brown sugar -- firmly packed
1 cup Butter or margarine
1/2 cup Dark corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
1 cup Salted peanuts
2 cups Favorite candy; candy corn -- mini chocolate mints
choco covered raisins or -- peanuts, M&M's, brid
whatever you want.......

Heat oven to 200~. In large roasting pan combine popcorn and pretzels; set
aside. In 2 quart saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mix comes to a boil (12-14
minutes). Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until candy thermometer
reads 238~ or small amount of mix dropped in ice water forms a soft ball (4-6
minutes). Remove from heat; stir in baking soda. Pour over popcorn mixture;
sprinkle peanuts over coating. Stir until popcorn is coated.
Bake for 20 minutes; stir. Continue baking for 25 minutes. Remove from oven;
stir in candy. Immediately place caramel corn on waxed paper; cool completely.
Break into pieces. Store in tightly covered container.
Makes 24 cups.

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