Butterscotch Popcorn and Peanuts

This recipe for butterscotch popcorn and peanuts is the ideal way to sate your cravings for a delicious combination of sweet and salty flavors. A delicious treat for any occasion, popcorn and peanuts have a crunchy texture while butterscotch has a rich, buttery taste.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
• 1 cup unsalted peanuts
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions:

Pop the popcorn kernels using your preferred method and place them in a large bowl

Mix in the unsalted peanuts

In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat

Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt to the melted butter

Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a boil

Once boiling, let the mixture cook without stirring for 4-5 minutes or until it reaches the soft ball stage around 235F/118C on a candy thermometer

Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully stir in the baking soda

The mixture will foam up

Pour the hot butterscotch mixture over the popcorn and peanuts, stirring quickly to coat them evenly

Spread the coated popcorn and peanuts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, breaking up any large clumps

Allow the popcorn to cool and the coating to harden before serving