Deliciously crunchy caramel pretzel nut popcorn

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

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, and mixed nuts. Set aside.
3. 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.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up, so be careful.
5. Pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
6. Spread the caramel pretzel nut popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet, making sure it's evenly distributed.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even baking and caramelization.
8. Remove from the oven and let the popcorn cool completely on the baking sheet. The caramel will harden as it cools.
9. Break the caramel pretzel nut popcorn into smaller pieces and serve. Enjoy!

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