Popcorn Caramel Crunch

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"This is a great gift-giving idea.....or just great to munch on at any time, it's way better than store-bought.....once you make this, you be making this all the time, BEWARE: you won't be able to stop eating this, it is so delicious!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 8 cups

ingredients

• 4 cups popped popcorn
• 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
• 1 cup chow mein noodles
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 1 cup sugar
• 3⁄4 cup butter (no substitutions)
• 1⁄2 cup light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

directions

1. In a large greased bowl, combine the first four ingredients; set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup and water.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until candy thermometer reads 280-290 degrees (soft crack stage).
4. Remove from the heat; stir in cinnamon.
5. Pour over popcorn mixture; stir until evenly coated.
6. Immediately pour onto a greased 15x10 inch pan.
7. When cool enough to handle, break into pieces.
8. Store in containers.