Chocolate Popcorn
Description
This baked chocolate popcorn candy recipe combines freshly popped popcorn, peanuts, and a rich homemade glaze to create a crispy, chocolaty treat!
Ingredients
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nonstick cooking spray
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2 quarts popped popcorn
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1 cup peanuts
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3/4 cup sugar
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1/2 cup butter
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1/4 cup corn syrup
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1/4 cup cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Spray a 10x15-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Place popcorn and peanuts into a large metal bowl; set aside.
2
Combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, and cocoa together in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, stirring continuously, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla, then pour over popcorn in the bowl. Stir until popcorn is well-coated; spread on the prepared pan.
3
Bake in the preheated oven, stirring several times, for 30 minutes.
4
Remove popcorn from the oven; allow to cool to room temperature to crisp up. Break into small clumps and store in an airtight container.