Caramel Corn And Craisin Snack Mix

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 11
• 2 quarts popped popcorn, unpopped kernels removed
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup light corn syrup
• 1/3 cup water
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 6 ounces dried sweetened cranberries (craisins)
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks or 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup honey roasted peanuts

Recipe

• 1 place popped corn in large bowl; set aside.
• 2 combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup and water in medium saucepan. bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. brush sides of pan with pastry brush dipped in water to remove any sugar crystals. boil until mixture reaches 300° f (hard crack stage), about 6 to 8 minutes.
• 3 remove from heat. carefully stir in butter, salt, baking soda and vanilla. pour syrup over popcorn; toss to coat. spread on waxed paper to cool. break up into chunks. cool completely.
• 4 combine cooled caramel corn with remaining ingredients. mix gently.
• 5 caution: caramel is very hot and can cause severe burns. use caution when handling.