DB-S Caramel Popcorn Bacon Mix

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of butter
• 1/2 cup of light corn syrup
• 3/4 cup of packed dark brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 6 cups of popped popcorn
• 1/2 cup of chopped bacon
• 1/2 cup of toasted pecans, chopped
• 1/2 cup of pretzels, broken into small pieces

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the corn syrup, sugar and salt; stir until combined. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes and then remove from the heat.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract and pour the mixture over the popcorn in a large bowl. Stir to coat the popcorn evenly. Add the bacon, pecans and pretzels; stir to combine.
4. Spread the popcorn mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring once midway through baking. Let cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Bacon is a popular ingredient in many dishes and can be used in sweet and savory recipes.
• Popcorn is a type of corn that "pops" when heated, making it a popular snack.
• Pecans and pretzels are crunchy ingredients that add texture to the mix.