SWEET AND SALTY POPCORN

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For a big crunch that kids will love, try this munchable snack mix from Shirley Engstrom of Genoa, Nebraska. A light sweet coating makes this combination of popcorn, crispy cereal and salty peanuts hard to resist.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield about 5-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 quarts popped popcorn
4 cups Cheerios
4 cups Corn or Rice Chex
2 cups salted peanuts
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In a large greased roasting pan, combine the popcorn, cereal and peanuts. In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup and butter; bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat; quickly stir in vanilla and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy. Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; mix well. Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Kartik Kumar
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This popcorn is the perfect snack for a road trip.


Daisy Balfe
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I've made this popcorn several times and it's always a hit.


Lankeshwara Kavinda
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This popcorn is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Angel Taylor
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I love that this recipe can be customized to my own taste.


amber flores
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This popcorn is a great way to use up leftover candy.


AmReNdRa Bishwas
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect snack for parties and movie nights.


Nzimakuhle
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This popcorn is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I highly recommend it.


Hazel M. Longworth (Hazie Marie)
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This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again.


Hloni Ramabele
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This popcorn is amazing. I've never had anything like it before.


Shanna Brady
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I love this popcorn. It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Tasnim Maliha
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This popcorn is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.


Mansha Fatima
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I'm not a big fan of popcorn, but this recipe changed my mind. The sweet and salty flavors are so good together.


Sahiru Suwahas
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I made this popcorn for my kids and they loved it. It's a great way to get them to eat their popcorn.


Roba salah
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This popcorn is the perfect snack. It's sweet, salty, and crunchy. I love that it's so easy to make too.


Patrick Malgas
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I've tried many sweet and salty popcorn recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and the results are amazing.


Kanthi Kanthi
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This recipe is a real winner! The combination of sweet and salty is perfect, and the popcorn is so addictive. I made it for a party and it was a huge hit.