Chunky Caramel Popcorn Recipe

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Chunky Caramel Popcorn
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  1. Heat oven to 250 degrees. Place popcorn, cashews and pecans in a large roasting pan. Combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup n a 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil (7 to 8 minutes). Continue boiling 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda (mixture will be foamy).
  2. Pour butter mixture over popcorn mixture in pan; stir well. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven; place onto waxed paper or parchment paper. Cool completely. Do not break into pieces.
  3. Melt the chocolate chips and 1 tsp of shortening in a small bowl in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds or in a small saucepan over low heat until melted.
  4. Separately, melt white baking chips with 1/2 tsp of shortening in a small bowl in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds or in a small saucepan over low heat until melted.
  5. With a fork or spoon, drizzle over popcorn mixture. Let stand until chocolate in set (3 to 4 hours). Break popcorn mixture into pieces. Store in a container with tight-fitting lid or resealable plastic food bag.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 259.68 Kcal (1087 kJ)
Calories from fat 167.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.65g 29%
Cholesterol 9.63mg 3%
Sodium 66.89mg 3%
Potassium 158.34mg 3%
Total Carbs 22.31g 7%
Sugars 10.22g 41%
Dietary Fiber 1.59g 6%
Protein 4.02g 8%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 533.17 Kcal (2232 kJ)
Calories from fat 344.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.29g 29%
Cholesterol 19.78mg 3%
Sodium 137.34mg 3%
Potassium 325.12mg 3%
Total Carbs 45.8g 7%
Sugars 20.98g 41%
Dietary Fiber 3.27g 6%
Protein 8.24g 8%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 3mg 8%
Calcium 45.1mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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