Caramel Corn Treat Bags

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 quarts popped popcorn
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup karo® light or dark corn syrup
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon spice islands® pure vanilla extract
• treat bags or bowls
• halloween candies, nuts, dried fruits, etc.

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• spray a large shallow roasting pan with cooking spray. add popcorn and place in preheated 250 degrees f oven while preparing caramel.
• mix brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat.
• boil 5 minutes without stirring. remove from heat. stir in baking soda and vanilla.
• pour syrup mixture over warm popcorn, stirring to coat evenly.
• bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. remove from oven and spread on foil that has been sprayed with cooking spray. cool; break apart. store in tightly covered container.
• to serve, set out small bowls of your favorite candies, nuts or fruits and let your guests individualize their own halloween treat.