Chunky Caramel Popcorn
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Ingredients
- 12 cups popped popcorn
- 2 cups whole almonds
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup Butter
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- DRIZZLE
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 teaspoons shortening
- 1/2 cup white baking chips
Directions
- STEP 1 Heat oven to 250°F.
- STEP 2 Place popcorn, almonds and pecans in large roasting pan.
- STEP 3 Combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup in 2 quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat 7-8 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil. Continue boiling 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda.
- STEP 4 Pour butter mixture over popcorn mixture in pan; stir well. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven; place onto waxed paper or parchment paper. Cool completely. (Do not break into pieces.)
- STEP 5 Place chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon shortening into resealable plastic food bag. Microwave 30-45 seconds; knead bag. Continue microwaving in 15 second intervals, kneading until smooth. Cut tiny corner from bag; drizzle melted chocolate over popcorn mixture. Repeat with white baking chips and remaining 1/2 teaspoon shortening,
