This mouthwatering recipe combines the crunchy goodness of caramel corn with the rich sweetness of chocolate. Perfect for a cozy night in or a fun treat to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Directions
- Preheat oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils, then remove from heat and stir in baking soda.
- Pour caramel mixture over popcorn, stirring to coat evenly. Spread popcorn on the baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and heavy cream in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle chocolate over caramel corn and let cool. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Caramel corn dates back to the late 19th century in America.
Chocolate was first introduced to the United States by European settlers in the 17th century.