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Creepy Caramel Popcorn

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Creepy Caramel Popcorn is a spooky-sweet Halloween treat featuring crunchy caramel-coated popcorn, festive candy corn, and salty peanuts. It’s the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and fun for parties, movie nights, or fall snacking.

Ingredients

  • 10 cups popped popcorn
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • 1/2 cup peanuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Let it come to a gentle boil and cook for 4–5 minutes without stirring.
  3. Pour the hot caramel sauce over the popcorn in a large bowl, tossing to coat evenly.
  4. Spread the coated popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
  5. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating and crispness.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool slightly, then mix in the candy corn and peanuts.
  7. Let the popcorn cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Use Halloween-colored chocolate candies instead of candy corn for variation.
  • Add drizzled chocolate or sprinkles for extra festivity.
  • Substitute peanuts with pretzels, pumpkin seeds, or almonds for nut-free options.
  • Microwave popcorn works, but avoid buttered or flavored varieties.
  • If popcorn gets sticky, re-crisp in oven at 250°F for 10 minutes.

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