Caramel Pretzel Nut Popcorn

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 32
Yield: 32 servings

Description

This caramel pretzel nut popcorn recipe combines the sweetness of caramel with the saltiness of pretzels, nuts, and popcorn mixed in a throw-away bag.

Ingredients

20 cups popped popcorn
8 cups broken salted pretzels
4 cups dry roasted peanuts
3 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 cups butter
3/4 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1 Place popcorn, pretzels, and peanuts in a large paper bag or very large bowl; set aside.
2 Combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until butter melted, brown sugar dissolved, and mixture comes to a full boil. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
3 Off heat, stir vanilla, salt, and baking soda into brown sugar mixture using a long spoon; the mixture will foam up when you add the soda. Immediately pour brown sugar mixture over popcorn mixture; shake until evenly coated.