Caramel Corn Treat Bags

Ingredients

• Servings: 4


• 4 quarts popped popcorn


• 1 cup brown sugar


• 1/2 cup karo® light or dark corn syrup


• 1/2 cup butter or margarine


• 1/2 teaspoon salt


• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda


• 1 teaspoon spice islands® pure vanilla extract


• treat bags or bowls


• halloween candies, nuts, dried fruits, etc.

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Ready Time: 1 hr



• spray a large shallow roasting pan with cooking spray. add popcorn and place in preheated 250 degrees f oven while preparing caramel.


• mix brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat.


• boil 5 minutes without stirring. remove from heat. stir in baking soda and vanilla.


• pour syrup mixture over warm popcorn, stirring to coat evenly.


• bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. remove from oven and spread on foil that has been sprayed with cooking spray. cool; break apart. store in tightly covered container.


• to serve, set out small bowls of your favorite candies, nuts or fruits and let your guests individualize their own halloween treat.