Caramel Corn with M&M’s
A delightful treat bringing together caramel-coated popcorn with colorful chocolate candies, perfect for movie nights and parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: About 8 cups
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 10 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup kernels, air-popped)
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Brown M&M’s
- Pretzel M&M’s
- Mini Rolos or Regular Rolos
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Combine the butter, light brown sugar, salt, baking soda, and vanilla extract in a medium saucepan. Cook and stir until boiling.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the popped popcorn in a large bowl and toss to coat.
- Spread the popcorn mixture onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Add Brown and Pretzel M&M’s and Mini or Regular Rolos immediately after baking.
- Cool completely, then break into pieces and serve.
Notes
Use freshly popped popcorn for the best texture. Stir gently to avoid crushing the popcorn. Monitor the baking closely to prevent burning.
Find it online: https://www.chickenmint.com/harvest-caramel-corn/