Yield: about 16 cups

M&M'S® Peanut Butter Caramel Corn

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Snack time just got tastier with this homemade M&M’S® Peanut Butter Caramel Corn! Make a batch today!

Ingredients

  • 16 cups popped popcorn (remove seeds)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 16 ounce white almond bark (or vanilla melting chocolate or white chocolate)
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 package (12.7 ounce) M&M'S® Peanut Butter (about 1 ¾ cup)

Instructions

  1. Line two baking pans with foil (preferably deeper pans like broiler pans, or disposable lasagna pans). Set aside. Preheat oven to 250F.
  2. In a large bowl, add popped popcorn (make sure all seeds are removed) . Set aside.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and kosher salt. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Stirring constantly, boil for one full minute.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and baking soda. Mixture will become frothy. Pour over popcorn. Stir by folding gently until all kernels are covered. Divide evenly and pour onto two prepared baking pans.
  5. Bake for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven, pour into large bowl.
  6. In a small microwave safe dish, combine white almond bark and peanut butter. Heat for one minute, stirring until smooth (you may need to heat an additional 30 seconds if almond bark isn't completely melted).
  7. Pour over caramel corn, until evenly coated. Add in peanut butter M&M'S® and pour mixture onto parchment paper (or wax paper) on the counter. Allow to set (about 10 minutes.
  8. Store in airtight container or plastic freezer bags. ENJOY!

Notes

  • See blog post for recipe tips and tricks.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

32

Serving Size:

½ cup

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 246Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 191mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 2gSugar: 16gProtein: 4g

*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.

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