Halloween Caramel Popcorn
October 28, 2010
Since my kids love popcorn, I decided to make a homemade version of Carmel Popcorn just in time for Halloween. The combination of butter, honey and light brown sugar coat the popcorn to perfection. I added some of my favorite nuts and M & M’s, and wow were my kids so excited. This makes a great Halloween snack and gift just in time for a sweet, fun holiday.
Halloween Caramel Popcorn
Prep:
10 minutes
Cook:
1 hour, 15 minutes
Yield:
12 servings
Ingredients
11/2 quarts freshly popped popcorn
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup whole almonds
1 cup walnuts
1/2 cup butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 cup Halloween M & M's or Reese's Pieces
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup whole almonds
1 cup walnuts
1/2 cup butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 cup Halloween M & M's or Reese's Pieces
Preparation
1. Toss together first 4 ingredients in a large lightly greased jellyroll pan (or line pan with parchment paper).
2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir in brown sugar and honey. bring to a boil and boil 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and pour over popcorn, stirring until evenly coated.
3. Bake at 250F for 1 hour, stirring ever 15 minutes. Cool completely and break into pieces. Add M & M's or Reese's Pieces. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir in brown sugar and honey. bring to a boil and boil 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and pour over popcorn, stirring until evenly coated.
3. Bake at 250F for 1 hour, stirring ever 15 minutes. Cool completely and break into pieces. Add M & M's or Reese's Pieces. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
8 Responses to “Halloween Caramel Popcorn”
Elizabeth says:
November, 12 2010at 02:13 am
These look incredible! And I am dying for the mixing bowl that allows you to pour out your batter without getting it everywhere. I really hope I win!
bunkycooks says:
October, 28 2010at 08:14 am
I'll take the leftovers if you have any! This looks pretty tasty to me. ;)
October, 28 2010at 08:23 am
Love this candied popcorn. The m&m's add nice color and I always dig nuts in everything :) xo
Rose in Ohio says:
October, 28 2010at 09:50 am
M&M's? Now why didn't I think of that?
Your popcorn looks very appetizing!
Walnut Lovers says:
October, 28 2010at 03:41 pm
Alison...this looks fabulous! We posted to @WalnutLovers and www.walnutlovers.com, we just had to share this with all of our followers. Can't wait to make it, thanks for the post.
March, 01 2012at 09:01 pm
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