Caramel corn is a fall favorite at our house. Molasses, sugar and butter turn into a crunchy coating for this addicting treat. I made the first batch of the year so I could send it to Mini Me at college, because it travels well and I don't have to worry about it arriving in one perfect piece. I like to make a bigger batch as the holidays get closer because it's the perfect thing to package in a cute tin and have as an instant gift for someone.
Caramel Corn
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup molasses
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 to 3 quarts popped corn
1.Pre heat oven to 250 degrees F.
2.Lightly butter a large mixing bowl and fill with the popcorn
3.Combine sugar, water, molasses, butter vinegar and salt in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium high heat to 260 degrees F (hard crack) or if you don't have a thermometer, until a small amount forms a hard ball when dropped into ice water.
4.Remove from heat and stir in the baking soda. The mixture will bubble up and look creamy. Pour it over the popcorn and stir to coat. Spread on a lightly greased rimmed cookie sheet.
5.Bake at 250 degrees F. for about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.
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Now if you want to personalize this you can mix in your favoite nuts, raisins, cranberries... almost anything you like and stir it into the mixture just after you add the syrup to the popcorn. One of my childrens' favorite things to do is to drizzle the cooled caramel corn with melted chocolate. Dark, milk and white chocolate alone, or in combination really dress this up.
Now that leads up to the Dove Chocolate give away. Laura, an Independent Chocolatier for Dove Chocolate Discoveries has offered one of my readers (ships US addresses only) a Cocoa Classic Bundle which includes
Mousse Starter Kit (2oz Chef-Seriers Dark Chocolate, 2 Mousse packets), Peanut Butter Baking Bits, and
Mint Baking Bits, all for just checking out her website.
Dove Chocolate Discoveries
To enter the give away just visit Dove Chocolate Discoveries then leave me a comment telling me what you liked best. Be sure and check out their cute recipe section for some chocolate inspiration.
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Mimi -- I don't think I have been on your site before. I love molasses caramel corn. I don't think my recipe has vinegar in it and I think it would give it a little zip. What a perfect thing to send too. Your photos are lovely. Joni
This looks scrumpdilyicious! I only like caramel corn that has been baked, I like the crunchy kinds. This looks so good. I might want to add a few nuts as Cracker Jacks is so disappointing and maybe has 3 miserable little peanuts.
My goodness, this look spectacular. We eat a lot of popcorn in our house and are always looking for great ways to change it up! Thanks for a great post. I am your newest follower!
Oh a molasses recipe@ Yes! I'll have to try this one! Fabulous photos! Made me wanna kick my screen! mmmmmmm
Thanks...
~Rainey~
You know Mimi, this looks like an awesome caramel corn treat! I can just feel the fluffyness of the corn and with the crunchyness of the caramel! Yum! Will this be good if I add white chocolate? Sounds divine to me! Thanks, Mimi!
By the way, we are both doing giveaways this week! Such a coincidence, hehe.
Never would have thought to add molasses! No wonder it looks so dark and divine.
Caramel corn is so dangerous for me. Looks completely irresistible.
Regarding the Dove chocolate, Milk Chocolate-Covered Cappuccino Biscottini sounds too good to be true. I really would love to try it.
I always make caramel corn for the holidays and I really like your recipe. Bookmarked!
Everything at Dove's website looks fantastic but the caramel nut clusters and chocolate covered biscottini really caught my eye. What a great giveaway.
Mimi voglio provare questa dolcezza ! ti auguro un felice fine settimana ciao
Your caramel corn looks incredible, and I love the idea of giving it as gifts or party favors around the holidays. Thanks for hosting this giveaway! What a great site that is. They do have a fantastic recipe section -- I think the Glorious Hot White Chocolate sounds amazing.
Who can resist a chocolate giveaway? I keep thinking of Dove's irresistible Salted Caramel Collection...
I have never thought to add molasses but I think it does make the caramel corn richer! Yum. For the dove site, I had no idea there were so many great recipes! I was intrigued by the Grilled cheese and chocolate soup!! Really? Until I read that it was cream cheese in the sandwich. I will have to try that one for sure, my kids would love it! Thanks
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Este fin de semana mientras vea una peli me las zampare.
Besos.
Wonderful snack! I love this especially since it is homemade!
I would eat that whole bucket.
The caramel corn is such a tasty snack! Great idea to have some on hand - I must have to lock it up though! I love just about everything - especially the sea salted caramels.
Be still my heart. Caramel corn has to be one of my all time favorite snacks; I can eat it until I almost burst. This looks bursting with yumminess!!
That caramel corn is fabulous! I love it with peanuts, like Cracker Jacks. That little red-nose reindeer truffle is adorable. :)
Merci pour cette recette.
je n'ai encore jamais fait de maïs soufflé.
Je suis sûre que mon fils va adorer.
See soon.
I love caramel corn. This looks delicious! Thanks for visiting my blog!
I really have to try this caramel corn recipe. My family is a huge fan of popcorn and my little guy is allergic to flour and eggs, which makes sweet treats hard to come by for him. I know this would be a special treat for him and the rest of the family too.
Also, the Dove site is a great site with lots of fun things. I think I liked some of the smoothie mixes the best. Sounds like they're are a lot of unique combinations.
I've never made caramel corn w/ molasses...it sounds amazing! I want to make some with your recipe. Okay, the craziest thing that I totally MUST make from that Dove site- grilled cheese and chocolate soup!
Oh my lands! I am scared to get anywhere near this fabulous caramel corn. I'd eat the whole batch in one night! I bet the molasses really brought a nice flavor to the recipe. Yummo!
Your caramel corn looks wonderful. What a thoughtful gift for anyone at college! My kids would love this, but unfortunately my youngest is getting braces this week. I don't think the caramel corn would be a hit with the orthodontist!
excellente recette et magnifiques photos
à essayer prochainement merci pour la recette
bonne soirée
Love the Doves sugar and spice bundle
the chocolate covered pretzels look yummie!
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Mimi, the caramel popcorn looks yummie, it is one of the things that you cannot stop eating once you start :-)
five words: coconut chocolate chip smoothie mix. that sounds awesome, much like your little nosh here--well done!
i loooooooooove caramel corn but haven't ever made it myself :)
those dessert cups are adorable, would love to win the giveaway :)
Mimi, I'm in Paris enjoying all kinds of wonderful sweets and your popcorn is making my mouth water!
Your caramel corn looks wonderful. Can almost taste it.
I love it and never made it; now you are inspring me to try your recipe. thanks.
Rota
I must make this immediately.
Mimi's eyes are painted white chocolate chips with a little black melted chocolate.
Popcorn is great and delicious. Perfect for watching a movie.
I loved the chocolate savories at Dove Chocolate Discoveries. GRILLED CHEESE AND CHOCOLATE SOUP!? Sounds like something out of my dreams! I cant wait to try it.
Thanks for your caramel corn recipe...will def give it a try sometime :)
What did I like best, learning that you can be your own Dove Chocolatier. I did not know that. I love the whole website. I want to try every recipe, especially in the elegant dessert category.
I am just drooling over these.... it has been a long long time since I tasted very delicious popcorns...
Sawadee from bangkok,
Kris
I love love love that you used molasses in your caramel corn. I would have never thought to add that. I'm also loving this Dove giveaway. You have no idea how much I love chocolate! I think the mousse sounds awesome...yum!
Mimi,
Beautiful photos of this delightful treat. Can't wait to make this. Thanks for the recipe, as I'm sure this will be a winner in our house!
Maureen
This popcorn looks fantastic. I may have to try it this fall :)
For the Dove website - I would LOVE the Dark Chocolate Covered Fruit Collection. I love dark chocolate and there's nothing better than covering some fruit with it :)
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