These crunchy salty sweet bites have all the flavor of homemade caramel popcorn, without the annoying hulls! Good luck trying to eat only one handful...Author: MacSuzieRecipe type: DessertIngredients•1 bag corn puff snacks (7-8 oz.), plain or butter flavor•1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter•1 cup light brown sugar, packed•½ cup light corn syrup•1 tsp. salt (see notes)•1 tsp. pure vanilla extract•1 tsp. baking sodaInstructions1.Preheat the oven to 250*. Empty the corn puffs into a large roasting pan. Set aside.2.In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, add the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt, stirring to combine as everything melts down.3.Bring the mixture to a rolling boil (watch for splatters!) and boil for 5 minutes, gently stirring.4.Immediately remove from the heat and add the vanilla (be careful - it will sputter as the alcohol hits the heat!).5.Next, add the baking soda and gently stir to mix it in. The mixture will foam up and about double in size.6.Pour the foamy caramel over the puffs and stir to coat each piece.7.Bake for hour, stirring every 15 minutes.8.After the hour is up, stir again as the puffs cool down - about 5 minutes. Don't skip this step, or you'll end up with one giant caramel corn puff!Notes* If your roasting pan is large enough, you definitely will want to double this recipe! Just make sure you have enough room in the pan to comfortably stir the puffs, otherwise you'll end up making a big mess.* You'll find the corn puffs (not Corn Pops cereal!) in the chip/pretzel aisle. There are several brands I've used depending on what store I'm in - Mike Sells, Oke-Doke, and Chester's to name a few. They are basically like cheese puffs without the cheese.* If using the butter-flavored puffs, omit the teaspoon of salt. Although, if you love salted caramel stuff, you can certainly leave it in for an extra salty kick. Adjust to your preference and the flavor of puffs you use.* Store these in an airtight container as soon as they are cooled in order to retain their crunch. Leaving them out, especially in areas with high humidity, will cause them to get a little stale and chewy. * If serving at a party, use a container with a lid, encouraging guests to keep it covered. Small cups nearby make it easy for them to grab a serving.BONUS: Certain brands of puffs are gluten free, making this a perfect treat for those with gluten sensitivities :) You can also experiment with things like Chex, etc.
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