Description
Elevate your snacking with this delightful caramel peppermint popcorn crunch mix! Each fluffy kernel is coated in sweet caramel and enhanced with crisp peppermint for a refreshing twist. Perfect for cozy movie nights or festive gatherings, this treat is sure to bring joy and laughter to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 2 candy canes (crushed)
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels using an air popper or stovetop until fluffy. Transfer to a large bowl.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until bubbling and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract. Drizzle the caramel over the popcorn immediately.
- While warm, sprinkle crushed candy canes and sea salt over the popcorn. Toss gently to coat.
- Spread onto parchment-lined baking sheets and let cool completely before breaking into chunks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg