My friend Valerie gave me a bag of this Cinnamon Caramel Corn with White Chocolate for Christmas. My two boys and Matt attacked said bag of delicious caramel corn and gobbled up the ENTIRE bag before Valerie even left our house! Thank goodness I hollered at the boys that I wanted a bite and grabbed a handful while there was still some because they sure weren't planning to leave any kernels behind!
I loved this so much and Valerie promised it was an easy recipe to make, so I decided to include it in the party fare for Violet's shower. Valerie didn't lie! It is easy!! And trust me, if you like caramel corn you will love this! All the yummy caramely awesomeness of homemade caramel corn blasted into beyond awesomeness by cinnamon and everyone's favorite- chocolate!!
Cinnamon Caramel Corn with White Chocolate Source: The Best Is Yet To Be
12 C popped popcorn (I used my air popper, Valerie used light microwave popcorn)
1 C brown sugar
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 C corn syrup
1/2 C butter, cut into small chunks
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp baking soda
3 squares of almond bark
1 C chopped pecans or other nuts (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 250 F. Line a large baking sheet with tin foil.
2. Place 12 C of popcorn and nuts (if using) in a very large bowl. Set aside.
3. In a microwave safe bowl combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Add chunks of butter and corn syrup.
4. Microwave mixture on high for 30 seconds. Stir to combine then microwave for 2 minutes. Remove and stir again before microwaving for an additional 2 minutes. Mixture should be hot and bubbly.
5. Add vanilla and baking soda, stir to combine. The mixture will foam and rise.
6. Pour the mixture over the popcorn and stir VERY well until everything is evenly coated.
7. Spread popcorn mixture onto lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.8. At the end of the 30 minutes sample a piece of the popcorn. If it is not crunchy return the pan to the oven for 5 additional minutes. Repeat this step if necessary.
9. Melt almond bark slowly in microwave and drizzle over popcorn.
10. Once the chocolate has hardened, break the caramel corn into pieces.
Oh my! This sounds like a delicious combination of flavors! Can't wait to try it! Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteYou had me at White Chocolate. This looks delicious and I can't wait for a good Saturday to make it. :D
ReplyDeleteYou always have the most yummy things on your blog. Thanks for sharing your recipes! I am a HUGE fan of popcorn and always look for new ways to dress it up!
ReplyDeleteThe addition of white chocolate and cinnamon to caramel corn(already delicious) is "over the top" YUM!
ReplyDeleteI hope you guys get to try it out! A great Valentine's gift too !
ReplyDeleteYum- this looks like a recipe I'd like to try! My family tried your Hunter's Chicken and loved it. Thanks for the yummy recipes. I'm not sure how I found your site- home based mom?? Not sure.
ReplyDeleteI am so craving this!!! Yum. I believe I have everything I need for this. I can't wait to make me some!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Camie! It could have been through Homebased Mom, she was kind enough to link to one of my favorite treats, Avalanche Bark. YUM!
ReplyDeleteTiffanee, make it! :)
I KNOW I have to make this! It looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI've seen dark chocolate popcorn before, but this sounds even better with two sweet things mixed in. Stores should be selling this! Thanks for linking this up as well.
ReplyDeleteOk! I made this recipe. It was amazing. I could of eaten the whole batch by myself. I featured it on my Tried it Out Thursday post and linked it to you. Giving you all the credit of course. Hope that is all right. LOVED IT!! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Tiffanee! I am glad that you loved it! Me too ;) Thanks for linking to me! Very fun!
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