Ingredients
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4 (3.25 ounce) packages butter-flavored microwave popcorn
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2 cups dry-roasted peanuts (Optional)
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2 cups brown sugar
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1 cup margarine
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½ cup light corn syrup
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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1 (14 ounce) bag chocolate almond bark, broken into pieces
Directions
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Place 1 bag popcorn in the microwave; cook on high until popping begins to slow down, about 2 1/2 minutes. Repeat with remaining bags. Open bags carefully; divide popcorn between 2 shallow baking dishes. Mix in peanuts.
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Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
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Combine brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring to blend. Simmer, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; mix in vanilla extract and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy.
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Pour brown sugar mixture over popcorn-peanut mixture; stir to coat.
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Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 25 minutes, until a cooled piece of popcorn is crunchy, about 1 hour.
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Line a flat work surface with waxed paper. Pour popcorn onto the waxed paper. Break up any large clusters.
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Melt chocolate almond bark in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth, 1 to 3 minutes. Pour into a resealable plastic bag; snip off 1 corner. Drizzle melted chocolate over popcorn. Let popcorn cool completely.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 544 | Calories |
| 37g | Fat |
| 55g | Carbs |
| 8g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
| Calories 544 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 37g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 48% |
| Sodium 659mg | 29% |
| Total Carbohydrate 55g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 17% |
| Total Sugars 22g | |
| Protein 8g | 16% |
| Calcium 45mg | 3% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 302mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
