Caramel Corn Cupcakes Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 (12-cup) muffin tins with gold foil cupcake liners.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, butter, milk, and eggs. Using a hand mixer beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl to be sure the batter is well incorporated. In a small bowl, mix together the 1/2 can of dulce de leche with 1 cup of cake batter and set aside.
• Using an ice-cream scoop, fill the muffin tins halfway to the top with the batter. Spoon a level tablespoon of the dulce de leche mixture into each cupcake liner, and with a butter knife swirl it into the batter. Bake until the tops are golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and cool in the tins for 5 minutes. Transfer the cupcakes to a cooling rack to cool completely.
• Frosting: In a cold mixing bowl, beat the cold heavy cream with a hand mixer until just before soft peaks form. Add the dulce de leche and beat until well incorporated and soft peaks form. Frost each cupcake with the caramel frosting, and sprinkle with gold dragees. Arrange the cupcakes on a serving tray and serve.

Steps:

• Spray large shallow roasting pan with cooking spray. Add popcorn and place in preheated 250 degrees F oven while preparing caramel.
• Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Boil 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla; mix well.
• Pour syrup over warm popcorn, stirring to coat evenly.
• Bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and spread on foil that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
• Cool; break apart. Store in tightly covered container.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
• Combine corn puffs and peanuts in a large roasting pan.
• Bring butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup to a boil in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda until mixture foams up. Pour over corn-peanut mixture and toss well using rubber spatulas.
• Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes, until a cooled piece of corn is crunchy, about 45 minutes.
• Spread on waxed paper to cool. Break apart and transfer to an airtight container.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Place yogurt and 3/4 cup corn in a food processor; process until blended., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until blended. Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to butter mixture alternately with yogurt mixture, beating after each addition. Fold in remaining 1/2 cup corn., Fill prepared cups half full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-18 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack; cool completely., For frosting, in a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat until golden brown, 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly. Beat in remaining ingredients until smooth. Spread over cupcakes. Store cupcakes in a covered container.

Steps:

• Mix popcorn and nuts in a large bowl.
• Combine the melted butter, oil, caramels and mini marshmallows in a large pot and melt together over low-medium heat.
• Pour over the popcorn mixture and mix well. It helps to spray your wooden spoon and bowl with cooking spray.
• Spray an angel food pan with cooking spray and spoon in the mixture, lightly pressing down.
• Let set until not sticky. Unmold & serve (or wrap & store).