Spicy Peanut Caramel Corn

Name: Spicy Peanut Caramel Corn
Ingredients: For the Spicy Peanuts:; 2 1/2 cups roasted, unsalted peanuts; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 2 tablespoons sugar (white, light, or dark brown); 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; For the Caramel Corn:; 10 cups freshly popped popcorn (popped without added salt or fat); 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter; 1 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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"This snack has all the traditional elements of Cracker Jacks—peanuts, popcorn, and caramel—but the flavors are kicked up a notch. Each little peanut nugget is an addictive combination of spicy, sweet, and salty flavors. It will keep for up to three weeks, stored in an airtight container...."

INGREDIENTS

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For the Spicy Peanuts:

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2 1/2 cups roasted, unsalted peanuts

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1/4 cup light corn syrup

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2 tablespoons sugar (white, light, or dark brown)

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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

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1 teaspoon chili powder

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1/2 teaspoon cayenne

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For the Caramel Corn:

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10 cups freshly popped popcorn (popped without added salt or fat)

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1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter

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1 cup packed dark brown sugar

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1/2 cup light corn syrup

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1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

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1/4 teaspoon baking soda

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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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