Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet and salty with this caramel pretzel nut popcorn recipe. The popcorn is coated in a rich caramel sauce, mixed with crunchy pretzels, and studded with nuts for added texture. It's a crowd-pleasing snack that's perfect for movie nights, parties, or any occasion. Whether you're a fan of caramel, pretzels, or nuts, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
- 12 cups of popped popcorn
- 1 cup of pretzels, broken into pieces
- 1 cup of mixed nuts (such as peanuts, almonds, or cashews)
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup of corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 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, and mixed nuts. Set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up, so be careful.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
- Spread the caramel pretzel nut popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet, making sure it's evenly distributed.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even baking and caramelization.
- Remove from the oven and let the popcorn cool completely on the baking sheet. The caramel will harden as it cools.
- Break the caramel pretzel nut popcorn into smaller pieces and serve. Enjoy!
