Description
A festive popcorn treat perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels using an air popper or stovetop method.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Stir until it bubbles.
- Remove from heat and mix in baking soda and vanilla.
- Pour the caramel mixture over popcorn and stir to coat.
- Add candy corn and pecans, and mix well.
- Spread popcorn on a baking sheet to cool.
- Break into pieces and serve.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- You can substitute nuts with your favorite mix-ins.
- This treat can be made ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: thanksgiving popcorn, holiday snack, caramel popcorn