Sunday, November 13, 2011

Caramel Corn........Week #7 of the 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies


I'm a little late this week getting my post up for The 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies.  But here it is.  Not a cookie but a sweet snack worthy for any Christmas tray or Christmas food gift.  

I just love, love, love caramel corn.  Much of my childhood was growing up in Ocean City, MD and one of my favorite childhood memories is eating Fisher's Popcorn from the boardwalk.  Making your own caramel popcorn at home is easy.  Your family and friends would love to get a container of this classic favorite.  I guarantee they will ask for more.


Caramel Corn
Recipe slightly adapted from Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook

Ingredients

7 to 8 cups popped popcorn
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons light-colored corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Put popped popcorn into a 17x12x2 inch baking pan. (such as a large rimmed cookie sheet) 
2. To make caramel mixture, in a medium saucepan combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup.  Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils.  Continue boiling at a moderate, steady rate, without stirring, for 5 minutes more.
3.  Remove saucepan from heat.  Stir in baking soda and vanilla.  Pour caramel mixture over popcorn; stir gently to coat.  Bake in a 300 degree oven for 15 minutes.  Stir mixture and bake 5 minutes more.  Remove from oven and allow to cool.  Store tightly covered for 1 week.


Make a foodie gift: package your popcorn in a Christmas themed box or container.  They may just return it for a refill.



The blog hop is below.  For more great cookie and treat ideas, check out the individual links below.



My husband decided to sneak a few pieces as I was trying to take my photos.  He has a huge sweet tooth and is really benefiting from all my baking.

Enjoy!

Mom's Cooking Club Lesson:  I used about 1 and a half bags of popped microwave popcorn.  Use any type of popcorn you like to make.      



  
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11 comments:

sue said...

I have always wanted to make this but I am so scared of it for some reason. I really need to get over it.

Kim at Foodies Unite said...

I love this post! I was reading the blog and Fisher's caught my eye. We always had a second home in Rehoboth and my Mom just came back from a visit to Delaware (I have not lived there in 20 years) and she brought me Fisher's! Great post!

Barbara Bakes said...

I love caramel corn too. It's a great addition to a cookie platter.

La Cuisine d'Helene said...

I have never made Caramel Corn before. That sounds so easy and yummy.

Patsyk said...

What a great idea! I know the kids in the families I give treats to would absolutely love this!

Aggie said...

This is great!! I love the way its packaged and it would make a great sweet treat...am thinking a great teachers gift too! (any time!)

Love those boxes Jamie! I need to pick some up!

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It looks yummy!
will definitely try.
Thanks for sharing

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John said...

I love pizza! Thanks for the recipe!

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