Delicious Popcorn Crunch Recipe

Indulge in this mouthwatering popcorn crunch recipe, perfect for movie nights or snacking on-the-go. This easy-to-make treat combines the crispy goodness of popcorn with a sweet and salty crunch. With just a handful of ingredients and a few simple steps, you'll have a delectable snack that everyone will love. Enjoy this addictive popcorn crunch with family and friends!

Ingredients

• 8 cups of popped popcorn
• 1 cup of pretzels, broken into small pieces
• 1 cup of crispy rice cereal
• 1 cup of roasted peanuts
• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup of light corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the popped popcorn, pretzels, crispy rice cereal, and roasted peanuts. Set aside.
3. In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
4. Stir in the brown sugar, light corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the baking soda. Be careful as the mixture will bubble up.
6. Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
7. Transfer the coated mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out in an even layer.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even baking.
9. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the popcorn crunch to cool completely on the sheet.
10. Once cooled, break the popcorn crunch into smaller pieces and serve.
11. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.

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