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Caramel Corn Halloween Treat Bags

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  • Yield: 4 quarts
  • Prep Time: 0:15
  • Bake Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 quarts popped popcorn
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Karo® Light Corn Syrup
  • OR Karo® Dark Corn Syrup
  • 1/2 cup butter OR margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Treat bags OR bowls
  • Halloween can dies, nuts

Directions

  1. Spray large shallow roasting pan with cooking spray. Add popcorn and place in preheated 250°F oven while preparing glaze.
  2. Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Boil 5 minutes WITHOUT STIRRING. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla.
  4. Pour syrup over warm popcorn mixture, stirring to coat well.
  5. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and spread on foil that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Cool; break apart. Store in tightly covered container.
  6. To serve, set out small bowls of your favorite candies, nuts or fruits and let your guest individualize their own Halloween treat!
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Caramel Corn Halloween Treat Bags

  • Yield: 4 quarts
  • Prep Time:  15 minutes
  • Bake Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 quarts popped popcorn
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Karo® Light Corn Syrup
  • OR Karo® Dark Corn Syrup
  • 1/2 cup butter OR margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Treat bags OR bowls
  • Halloween can dies nuts

Directions

  • Spray large shallow roasting pan with cooking spray. Add popcorn and place in preheated 250°F oven while preparing glaze.
  • Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Boil 5 minutes WITHOUT STIRRING. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla.
  • Pour syrup over warm popcorn mixture, stirring to coat well.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and spread on foil that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Cool; break apart. Store in tightly covered container.
  • To serve, set out small bowls of your favorite candies, nuts or fruits and let your guest individualize their own Halloween treat!