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
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the popped popcorn, pretzels, crispy rice cereal, and roasted peanuts. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
- 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.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the baking soda. Be careful as the mixture will bubble up.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Transfer the coated mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out in an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even baking.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the popcorn crunch to cool completely on the sheet.
- Once cooled, break the popcorn crunch into smaller pieces and serve.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
