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Peanut Butter Caramel Corn

Caramel corn is one of my favorite snacks. I can eat my way through more than I should in one sitting. Because of this, I rarely make it at home. I whipped up this Peanut Butter Caramel Corn for hanging out with some friends a couple weeks ago. Everyone really enjoyed it.

I used Peanut Butter and Co’s White Chocolate Wonderful peanut butter. I think it has a hint of caramel flavor in it and figured it would pair well with the caramel. I think this would be delicious with regular old peanut butter, but I really enjoyed the flavor using the white chocolate PB.

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Peanut Butter Caramel Corn

Caramel corn kicked up a notch with peanut butter thrown into the mix.

Yield: Serves 8

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp canola oil
1/2 cup unpopped popcorn kernels
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
2 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla

Directions:

Preheat oven to 250 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.

Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Add the popcorn kernels and cover. Cook, shaking the pan frequently, for about 4 minutes, or until the popping almost completely stops. Remove the pan from the heat and when the popping stops, remove the cover and add the almonds.

In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then continue cooking for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat and mix in the peanut butter and vanilla. Drizzle over the popcorn and use a rubber spatula to toss to coat.

Spread the popcorn on the prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Let cool completely before serving.

Recipe from Tracey's Culinary Adventures

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12 Responses to “Pumpkin Salted Caramel Snickerdoodle Bars”

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    Anna @ Bashful Bao — October 10, 2013 at 1:01 pm

    These bars look absolutely amazing! I love the distinct layers!!

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    Dina — October 11, 2013 at 7:51 am

    they look delish!

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    Elaine Christen — October 11, 2013 at 9:50 pm

    What size pan? I’m guessing 9×13. Looks like an awesome recipe, can’t wait to try it!

    • beantownbaker — October 13th, 2013 @ 1:06 am

      Sorry, I’m updating the recipe now. I used an 8×8 pan.

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    Tracy | Pale Yellow — October 14, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    It’s all of my favorite fall treats in one: pumpkin, salted caramel, and cinnamon, love it!

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    Nutmeg Nanny — October 16, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    There is absolutely nothing more I could desire in a fall treat, you covered it perfectly 🙂

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    Shannon — October 20, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    what a great combination, great thanksgiving dessert! or anytime, really 😉

    • beantownbaker — October 23rd, 2013 @ 12:27 am

      Anytime is the correct answer 🙂

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    Priya@MyKitchenOdyssey — October 24, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    Such a lovely treat .I love caramels so this might be for me.

    • beantownbaker — October 28th, 2013 @ 8:25 pm

      Anyone who loves caramel and pumpkin would love this, so I’m sure you would too!

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    Tom @ Waegook Tom — November 3, 2013 at 11:52 am

    I have to admit that, as a Brit, I have NO idea what a snickerdoodle is, but this sounds delicious and yummy and amazing and I WANT SOME. Tis the season to eat everything pumpkin-y.

    • beantownbaker — November 3rd, 2013 @ 12:37 pm

      Snickerdoodles are basically a sugar cookie with cinnamon. They’re very popular here in the US. I agree! Bring on the pumpkin 🙂

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