We’re starting off the week on a sweet note! With a big bowl of caramel corn! We frequently snack on popcorn in the evenings when we want something to munch on.
While we usually just stick to the healthier varieties, every once in awhile we mix it up with caramel corn.
But now we won’t be satisfied with plain caramel corn, we’ll be wanting more of this sweet heat caramel corn! A perfect combination of sweet and spicy!
This recipe comes from the talented Sally, of Sally’s Baking Addiction, and her new cookbook. Have you seen it yet? Sally’s Candy Addiction is full of tempting treats from truffles and caramels to marshmallows and brittles.
There is also a section filled with recipes that use some of your favorite candies. And one of my favorite parts of cookbooks? A helpful section containing cooking basics and essentials.
When I got the cookbook, I did what I normally do when I can’t decide what to make. I handed the cookbook over to my husband and asked him what he wanted me to make.
He had as much trouble as I did deciding, but we eventually decided on this sweet heat caramel corn. It was a good choice!
This caramel corn is easy to make, even if you’ve never made it before. The instructions were clear, and it wasn’t long before we were munching on this irresistible caramel corn that was the perfect blend of sweet and spicy.
If you make food gifts for the holidays, you’ll want to include this snack to any of your friends and family who love popcorn!
Want to win a copy of your own? Just leave a comment below to enter! Good Luck! (CLOSED)
Can’t wait to see if you win? Buy a copy here! This cookbook would make a great Christmas present for anyone who loves to spend time in the kitchen!
- 8 C air-popped popcorn
- 2 C salted peanuts
- 1 C light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ C light corn syrup
- ½ C unsalted butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, or more if desired
- Preheat oven to 200. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
- Toss the popcorn with peanuts in a very large bowl. Spread mixture onto prepared baking sheets.
- Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt in a 3-quart heavy-duty saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until butter has melted. Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally. Allow to boil for 5 minutes without stirring.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the baking soda. The caramel will immediately foam and bubble. Give it a quick stir, then stir in the cayenne. If you like extra spice, add up to a ½ teaspoon.
- Pour the spiced caramel over the popcorn-peanut mixture and toss gently until all of the kernels are coated.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Allow to cool on the pans, then break apart large clusters, if desired.
This recipe is used with permission from Sally’s Candy Addiction.
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Jeffrey says
Our family loves fudge, well all desserts, but I haven’t been able to make a really good batch…ever! The prices at the local candy counter are ridiculous, but I guess that stops me from eating it by the fistful!
Marye says
Oh yum! I think it would be gone before i even realized it!
Ramona W says
First of all I love cookbooks and one aabout candy will make my kids jump for joy. 🙂 Second, give me a large bowl of this yummy caramel corn and my remote and I’m a happy girl. 🙂
Debbie the NY Baker says
Mercy! If the caramel corn recipe is an indication of how tempting all the recipes are, I’m in BIG trouble! I love the combination of sweet and heat, so this absolutely is on my to make list for the holidays.
Teresa says
I just love cookbooks! I have so many that they fill up 3 cabinets full! Plus some 🙂 One can never have to many cookbooks I always say cause I collect them:) My husband and I, our 2 grown daughters and our 4 grandkids also love candy and fudge! I’m always in the kitchen a lot cause I love to cook and bake 🙂
It would be a nice addition for Christmas!
Teresa says
My husband and I are big fans of caramel corn. He likes things hot to so I will be making this tonight!
I’m sorry my finger got away from me and pushed the submit button before I could comment on the caramel corn 🙂
Sandy Rees says
Oh wow. That caramel corn looks so good. I really enjoy cookbooks. I’m sure this would be a go to book for sweets.
Alison H. says
That caramel corn looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
eeeee Sally’s new cookbook looks so good! and so does this delicious caramel corn!!! Love the little extra kick!
heather @french press says
sweet and spicy is snacking perfection! this looks delicious
jan says
This recipe looks yummy… perfect for movie night this weekend!
Danae @ Recipe Runner says
I love caramel corn! The salty sweet combo is my favorite, but the cayenne pepper takes this popcorn to a whole new level! I need to check out Sally’s new book, it looks wonderful!
Heidi Kokborg says
Looks so good! & the book looks wonderful!
Julia says
I want to check out her cookbook–it looks so fun!! And this caramel corn would be the best Christmas gift to give others this year!
Danielle from TX says
What a great classic recipe!!!
Steph says
I’ve never made my own caramel corn but my kids do love popcorn! I must try it
Ashley says
haha I do that with my husband – force him to choose! This caramel corn looks awesome!! And so does Sally’s new book!
MaryB says
LOVE sweet and salty snacks! This looks delicious. I will have to sub almonds for the peanuts but that won’t hurt one bit. Looking forward to making this snack.
Lindsay says
Oh my word this sounds amazing!!!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
LOVE that this caramel corn is taken up a notch!
jessica z says
I would love to make my own sweets and candies!
Martha in KS says
This caramel corn looks delicious! I’d love the cookbook.
Alexandra Robertson says
This looks so addictingly yummy! I have been dying to get my hands on her lovely book. Perfect for the holiday homemade gift season!
Andrea D. says
I would love to win your cookbook. The caramel corn looks awesome. Thanks for the chance to enter.
Auntiepatch says
I love popcorn, any kind of popcorn. I’m going to make this! Thanks!
I would love to have this cookbook AND it IS my birthday………
Jessica the Baker says
Caramel corn is my absolute favorite!!! 🙂 I’d love to win!
Trudi Verrico says
I love caramel corn. Haven’t tried it with cayenne pepper yet. will definitely have to try it now
KaySue says
Caramel corn is one of my favorites. Sally’s Candy Addiction would be a great addition to my cookbook library.
Amy C. says
The caramel corn looks amazing! Thanks for the cookbook giveaway!
Heather says
If I won this I wouldn’t ask for a single other thing for Christmas.
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
We eat popcorn at night pretty regularly too! This is such a fabulous way to switch it up! I love anything spicy and sweet, but in caramel corn? WOWZA! I can imagine how delicious this tastes! It would make a great gift too! Pinned! Cheers! 🙂
Kath U says
Our family loves popcorn. Can’t wait to try out this sweet and spicy caramel corn!
Michelle says
Yummy. I love making treats for the holidays and gifting them. I’ll have to add this to my list…..
Deborah W. says
We love popcorn! This recipe sounds delcious! I am making some for the holidays; everyone will love it!
Lyn M says
Will be making this for sure, looks yummy 🙂
DJ says
There are so many tasty recipes in this cookbook!
aimee @ like mother like daughter says
I love love love caramel popcorn! I cant wait to try this twist with the kick, sounds so unique and good!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
I love sweet and salty snacks! This popcorn sounds so good!
Emma says
I want to get into candy making!
Kelly says
This looks fantastic! Popcorn is our favorite snack to munch on! I love Sally’s new book and want to make everything including this popcorn 🙂
Rosie Dunningham says
Yum yum yum, my tummy is rumbling just looking at that lovely popcorn! Sally’s blog is simply wonderful, and her baking addiction book is probably my most well used in the whole bookcase. I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us in her second book! Wonderful giveaway. Rosie xx
Christine Higgins says
This recipe sounds amazing! I can’t wait to try it and I’d love to try all of her recipes.
Christy Spurlock says
I love popcorn and it is my go to for late night snacking. This will definitely be on my agenda….VERY SOON! Thanks for a chance for this great giveaway.
Jenna M says
Sounds like a delicous book!
Juli V says
I would love to have this book!
Sandy Headtke says
Love the idea of spicing it up. Perfect for our next movie night.
Felicia L says
I love the spicy and sweet combo. Major yum!
Stephanie P says
I would love a big bowl of this popcorn right now, it looks amazing! Hoping to win a cookbook to tey out all of the recipes.
Susan says
Awe, caramel corn reminds me of my childhood. It looks yummy! I can’t recall the last time I had some! I have several cookbooks, but not a single candy cookbook! Keeping my fingers crossed. 👌😄
Danielle Royalegacy says
I would love to make some caramel corn. This book sounds like a winner. When is this giveaway over? Am I too late on this one?
Lauren says
This caramel corn recipe is fantastic! I’m sure the book has many more like it… Would love it!