12 cups popped popcorn (about 1\/2 cup kernels)<\/p>\n
1 cup roughly chopped pecans<\/p>\n
1 cup brown sugar<\/p>\n
3\/4 teaspoon cinnamon<\/p>\n
1\/4 cup karo syrup<\/p>\n
1 stick real butter<\/p>\n
1\/2 teaspoon baking soda<\/p>\n
1 teaspoon vanilla<\/p>\n
3 squares almond bark<\/p>\n
Preheat oven to 250 degrees<\/p>\n
Place popcorn and chopped pecans in a very large bowl and set aside.<\/p>\n
Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a big microwave-safe bowl. Glass is a good idea like a 2 quart size. Use a bowl larger than you think you need.<\/p>\n
Chop butter into chunks and place on top of sugar mixture. Pour corn syrup over the top of everything. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Just to soften the butter a bit. Then stir to combine. Return to microwave and heat for 2 minutes. Remove and stir and then microwave for 2 minutes more.<\/p>\n
Remove from microwave and add in vanilla and baking soda. When combined, pour over popcorn, and stir until it’s coated. Spread popcorn mixture onto a foil-lined jelly roll pan. Place in oven and bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.<\/p>\n
After 30 minutes, take a piece out and let it cool. “Sample”. If it’s not crunchy enough, bake for another 5 minutes. When it’s done, give it a final stir and let it cool off for a bit while you melt your almond bark. (Just nuke in the microwave according to package directions) If you want, you can spread out your caramel corn on a clean piece of parchment, waxed paper, or foil. I always do because this sometimes sticks to the hot foil if I leave it on the original pan. Use a fork and drizzle the melted almond bark over the popcorn mixture.<\/p>\n
When it’s hardened (pop it in the fridge to speed up the process) break into chunks and enjoy.<\/p>\n
I’ve experimented and found baking at 300 degrees for 13-15 minutes works great as well. Much faster.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
12 cups popped popcorn (about 1\/2 cup kernels) 1 cup roughly chopped pecans 1 cup brown sugar 3\/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1\/4 cup karo syrup 1 stick real butter 1\/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 squares almond bark Preheat oven to 250 degrees Place popcorn and chopped pecans in a very large bowl and … <\/p>\n