Chocolate Caramel Corn

Gluten Free
Health score
34%
Chocolate Caramel Corn
60 min.
10
2789kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our delightful Chocolate Caramel Corn, a gluten-free treat that’s perfect for any occasion! This irresistible snack combines the rich flavors of buttery caramel and smooth milk chocolate, all enveloping fluffy popcorn for a crunchy, satisfying bite. Whether you're hosting a party, enjoying a movie night, or simply craving a sweet snack, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

In just 60 minutes, you can create a batch that serves up to 10 people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or as a special treat for yourself. With a caloric content of 2789 kcal, this decadent delight is packed with flavor and fun. The combination of brown sugar, butter, and light corn syrup creates a luscious caramel that perfectly complements the chocolate coating, ensuring every kernel is bursting with taste.

Not only is this Chocolate Caramel Corn a fantastic snack, but it also serves as a wonderful appetizer or starter for your next get-together. The process of making it is as enjoyable as eating it, as you watch the transformation of simple ingredients into a mouthwatering masterpiece. So, gather your loved ones, and let’s get popping!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups brown sugar 
  • 1.5 cups butter divided
  • 2.5 cups plus light divided
  • cups milk chocolate chips 
  • quarts popped popcorn 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • roasting pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees (120 degrees C). Coat a large roasting pan with cooking spray.
  2. Place the popcorn in the roasting pan and keep warm in the oven.
  3. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, 1 cup butter and 1/2 cup corn syrup.
  4. Heat, without stirring, to 250 to 265 degrees F (121 to 129 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  6. Pour syrup over popcorn and stir to coat. Return popcorn to oven.
  7. In the same saucepan, combine chocolate chips with remaining 1/2 cup butter and 2 cups corn syrup. Cook, stirring, over medium heat, until chocolate is melted.
  8. Remove from heat and quickly pour over popcorn, stirring to coat.
  9. Return popcorn to oven for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. Remove and pour out onto waxed paper lined sheets to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Calories2789kcal
Protein8.46%
Fat21.59%
Carbs69.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.53
Glycemic Load
211.45
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
42.927825940692%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:2789.21kcal
139.46%
Fat:69.84g
107.44%
Saturated Fat:33.06g
206.61%
Carbohydrates:509.21g
169.74%
Net Carbohydrates:440.6g
160.22%
Sugar:139.25g
154.73%
Cholesterol:73.21mg
24.4%
Sodium:317.9mg
13.82%
Alcohol:0.14g
100%
Alcohol %:0.03%
100%
Protein:61.55g
123.11%
Fiber:68.61g
274.44%
Manganese:5.29mg
264.31%
Magnesium:685.6mg
171.4%
Phosphorus:1703.34mg
170.33%
Zinc:14.99mg
99.93%
Iron:15.31mg
85.05%
Copper:1.25mg
62.69%
Vitamin B3:10.97mg
54.85%
Potassium:1811.09mg
51.75%
Vitamin B6:0.76mg
37.8%
Folate:148µg
37%
Vitamin B1:0.54mg
36.28%
Vitamin A:1778.34IU
35.57%
Vitamin B5:2.49mg
24.9%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.81%
Vitamin E:2.16mg
14.41%
Calcium:128.2mg
12.82%
Vitamin K:8.06µg
7.68%
Selenium:1.29µg
1.84%
Source:Allrecipes