Golden Nuggets (Caramel Puffed Corn)

This recipe is one that was passed down from a friend. In our family it has been nicknamed "Crack" because it is quite addictive. When making this treat is helpful to have an extra pair of hands helping you in the kitchen.

Ingredients:

2 Sticks of Butter

2 Cups of Light Brown Sugar

1/2 Cup of Karo Syrup

1/2 Tsp. of Baking Soda

1 Tsp. of Vanilla

1 Bag (10 oz.) of Butter Flavored Corn Puffs

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 250*. Empty puffed corn into a lightly greased large mixing bowl. Melt butter in a 2 qt. saucepan. Stir in Karo and light brown sugar. Once the mixture has come to a roiling boil, continue to boil for 5 minutes on medium-high heat. DO NOT STIR!! Remove from heat and stir in the baking soda and vanilla. Slowly pour the mixture over the puffed corn while stirring. (This is where it becomes helpful to have an extra pair of hands.) Make sure that the puffed corn is coated evenly then pour onto two lightly greased baking sheets. Bake in the oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven, pour on wax paper, break apart and enjoy!

Tips: We normally find our puffed corn around Halloween and at stores like Big Lots, Dollar Store,etc.