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Sticky and Sweet Popcorn

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Why go to the grocery store for plain Jane caramel corn when Clinton's tastier easy-to-make recipe can be ready in almost no time at all.

Cook's Notes:

Remove any un-popped kernels before you begin.

Spray the baking sheet and the wooden spoon with cooking spray before you begin the cleaning process.

This recipe was originally published on "The Chew" as "Sticky and Sweet Popcorn". Tune into "The Chew" everyday at 1 pm EST on ABC.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 hour 20 Min

  • Yield

    12 servings

Ingredients

12 cups Popped Popcorn
1 cup Butter
2 cups Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup
2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 cup chopped Walnuts
1/2 cup dried Cranberries

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line two baking sheets with a silicon mat or parchment paper sprayed with baking spray.

    Step 2

    Place the popcorn in an extra-large bowl.

    Step 3

    Melt the butter in a medium sauce pot. Add the sugar, corn syrup and salt and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the baking soda. Once incorporated, stir in the walnuts and cranberries. Pour the mixture over the popcorn and toss to coat evenly.

    Step 4

    Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Break into pieces and serve.

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