Chunky Caramel Popcorn Clusters Recipe

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Chunky Caramel Popcorn Clusters
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Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 250°F Place popcorn, cashews and pecans in large roasting pan.
  2. Combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil (7 to 8 minutes). Continue boiling 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda.
  3. Pour butter mixture over popcorn mixture in pan; stir well. Bake for 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven; place onto waxed paper or parchment paper. Cool completely. (DO NOT BREAK INTO PIECES.).
  4. Place chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon shortening into resealable plastic food bag. Microwave on HIGH (100% power) for 30 to 45 seconds; knead bag. Continue microwaving at 15 second intervals, kneading until smooth. Cut tiny corner from bag; drizzle melted chocolate over popcorn mixture. Repeat with white baking chips and remaining 1/2 teaspoon shortening, microwaving on MEDIUM-HIGH (70% power). Drizzle over popcorn mixture. Let stand until chocolate is set (3 to 4 hours). Break popcorn mixture into pieces.
  5. Store in container with tight-fitting lid or resealable plastic food bag.
  6. Recipe Tip
  7. Chocolate and white baking chips can be melted separately with shortening in a small bowl in microwave or in small saucepan over low heat until melted. Drizzle chocolate mixtures with fork or spoon.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 163.88 Kcal (686 kJ)
Calories from fat 77.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.58g 13%
Cholesterol 9.63mg 3%
Sodium 83.46mg 3%
Potassium 57.6mg 1%
Total Carbs 21.7g 7%
Sugars 9.17g 37%
Dietary Fiber 0.47g 2%
Protein 1.36g 3%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 14.1mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 474.76 Kcal (1988 kJ)
Calories from fat 223.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.87g 13%
Cholesterol 27.91mg 3%
Sodium 241.77mg 3%
Potassium 166.86mg 1%
Total Carbs 62.87g 7%
Sugars 26.57g 37%
Dietary Fiber 1.36g 2%
Protein 3.94g 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 1.5mg 3%
Calcium 41mg 1%

* 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

  • 3.9
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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