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Homemade Moose Munch

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade moose munch
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 10 people
Cost 20

Ingredients

  • 2 bags white microwave popcorn
  • 1 1/2 cups cocktail peanuts
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 12 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp shortening

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • Place a silpat mat over each of the two baking sheets.
  • Pop the popcorn according to package directions. Spread a single layer of popcorn and peanuts over each baking sheet, dividing evenly. Set aside.
  • In a heavy bottom saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat for roughly 7 minutes, or until mixture comes to a boil.
  • Continue boiling for 2 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in baking soda. Allow to cool slightly Don't let it get too cool or it will start getting hard!
  • Pour caramel mixture over popcorn and nuts and stir well so that the popcorn is coated.
  • Bake for 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven. Allow to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, melt chocolate chips with shortening in a double boiler. To do this, fill a sauce pan 1/3 of the way with water. Cover with a bowl and add chocolate and shortening. Stir continuously until melted.
  • Using a fork, generously drizzle chocolate over the popcorn and peanuts, and let stand 3-4 hours until chocolate is set. Break into pieces and enjoy. Store leftovers in an airtight container in a cool place.