Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Caramel Popcorn

For 10 Servings, Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Caramel Popcorn keeps the list centered on popped popcorn, granulated sugar and light corn syrup. Set aside about 25 minutes.

• Yield 10 Servings
• Ready in 25 minutes
• Prep 20 minutes
• Cook 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 10-12 cups popped popcorn
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch coarse (kosher salt)

Instructions

1. Add popcorn to large bowl.
2. In a medium saucepan, add the sugar and corn syrup. Over medium heat, stirring often, bring the mixture to a steady boil.
3. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Immediately pour the warm mixture over the popcorn. Toss until the popcorn is evenly coated.
4. Serve immediately.

Let the center settle before you cut it, or the slices will slump.