Sweet, crunchy, and totally addictive—this Puffed Caramel Corn combines airy corn puffs with PLANTERS® dry roasted peanuts and a rich caramel glaze.
Baked to golden perfection and easy to break apart, it’s a crowd-pleasing snack for parties or cozy nights in. Make a batch, store it airtight, and enjoy the irresistible crunch anytime.
Ingredients
| 1 | (8-ounce) bag corn puffs |
| 1 | cup PLANTERS® dry roasted peanuts |
| 1 | cup butter |
| 1 | fluid ounce packed brown sugar |
| ½ | cup corn syrup |
| 1 | teaspoon baking soda |
Directions
Preheat the oven to 250°F. In roasting pan, combine corn puffs and peanuts.
In medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup to a boil. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in baking soda until mixture foams.
Pour over corn puff mixture and toss well using rubber spatulas. Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes.
Spread on waxed paper to cool. Break apart and store in an airtight container.