Best 2 Caramel Corn Blondies Recipes

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Caramel corn blondies are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple blondie batter that is studded with caramel corn and then baked until golden brown. The result is a chewy, gooey, and irresistible treat that is sure to please everyone. Caramel corn blondies are a great way to use up leftover caramel corn, and they are also a fun and festive dessert to make for parties or potlucks.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARAMEL CORN BLONDIES



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Imagine what would happen if gooey butterscotch cookies and crunchy Cracker Jack had a love child. Caramel corn blondies are born! These are best served the day they are made for the crunchiest texture, but they are still yummy as the popcorn softens. It shouldn't be a problem though, since they take just minutes to throw together.

Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Peanut     Corn     snack     snack week     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Makes 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
1 1/4 cups (packed) dark brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chopped roasted salted peanuts, divided
3 heaping cups caramel corn with peanuts (such as Cracker Jack)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x13" baking pan and line with parchment paper, leaving a 1" overhang on both long sides.
  • Whisk brown sugar and 1 cup butter in a large bowl until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, whisking between additions, until smooth. Whisk in vanilla and salt. Add flour and stir to combine. Gently fold in 1/2 cup peanuts.
  • Scrape batter into prepared pan and smooth top, pushing batter to edges. Sprinkle evenly with caramel corn and remaining 1/4 cup peanuts and press down gently.
  • Bake blondies until golden brown and firm, 25-30 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack. Lift bar out of pan using parchment overhang and cut into 24 squares.
  • Do Ahead
  • Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

CLASSIC CARAMEL CORN



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Sweet and crunchy, this caramel corn is easy to make and tastes better than the county fair's.

Provided by Karo Corn Syrup

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     ARGO®, KARO®, FLEISCHMANN'S®

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Mazola Pure® Cooking Spray
4 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup Karo® Light OR Dark Corn Syrup
½ cup butter OR margarine
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract

Steps:

  • Spray large shallow roasting pan with cooking spray. Add popcorn and place in preheated 250 degrees F oven while preparing caramel.
  • Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Boil 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla; mix well.
  • Pour syrup over warm popcorn, stirring to coat evenly.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and spread on foil that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Cool; break apart. Store in tightly covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 567.3 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients, especially butter and eggs, for the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this can make the blondies tough.
  • Be sure to let the blondies cool completely before cutting them, as this will help them hold their shape.
  • For a gooey caramel center, use a combination of brown sugar and corn syrup in the caramel mixture.
  • If you don't have a microwave, you can make the caramel sauce in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Be careful not to overcook the caramel sauce, as this can make it bitter.
  • If you want to add nuts or chocolate chips to the blondies, stir them in after the batter has been mixed.
  • Blondies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Caramel corn blondies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture, gooey caramel center, and sweet cornflake topping, these blondies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat to satisfy your craving, give caramel corn blondies a try!

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