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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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9 Responses to “Yellow Cupcakes with Swiss Meringue Buttercream”

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    cakewhiz — March 30, 2011 at 6:40 am

    I agree with you…i think the right type of frosting can really change the flavor of a cake/cupcake.
    Your cupcakes turned out beautifully and i am sure they taste superb!

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    beantownbaker — March 30, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    Are you coming to Cupcake Camp? I haven’t decided what I’m making, but it’ll likely include SMBC. If you try mine and hate it, I’ll have to accept that you just don’t like it.

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    beantownbaker — March 30, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    Sorry to make you crave desserts!

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    beantownbaker — March 30, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    Aww thanks. Practice makes perfect. I don’t even want to think about how many cupcakes I’ve frosted…

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    beantownbaker — March 30, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    I enjoy carrot cake but Hubby doesn’t like it, so I never make it. I just might have to soon though…

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    beantownbaker — March 30, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    Ha that’s funny. I’m not going to lie, I love me some cookie cake!

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    beantownbaker — March 30, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    Thanks!

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    wearenotmartha — March 30, 2011 at 6:07 pm

    These are absolutely beautiful! And I love the idea of swiss meringue buttercream 🙂

    Sues

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    Lara — April 3, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    what tip number do you use to get your perfect looking frosting swirl? i’ve been having a difficult time making it look symmetrical!

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