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Hiya, friends!
So… Caramel Corn!!! Isn’t it totally the best? Especially when, in this case at least, it’s really a whiskey ginger in disguise? That’s right. Can you say grown up snack perfection?!
Cause that’s what this is!
These perfectly popped kernels of corn are tossed with a seductive whiskey / ginger spiked caramel sauce that is sure to give you that MIND-BLOWN feeling after one bite (er, handful). It’s the truth.
The whiskey/ ginger flavor is subtle, and definitely not overpowering. It just sort of lingers in the background, letting you eat handful after handful, savoring its unique flavor and boozy glow.
Also – and I’ll be straight with you here – these caramel-y clusters are MEGA addicting, so don’t feel guilty if you just so happen to eat 3/4 of the batch before your husband comes home. It’s ok! Things like this happen 😉 Maybe make a back up bag just in case, and you’ll be all good. Happy popping, y’all!
Whiskey Ginger Caramel Corn
Ingredients
- 12 cups popped popcorn (nothing added to it)
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoons ground ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons whiskey
Instructions
- Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Spray the parchment with cooking spray; set aside.
- Place popcorn in a VERY large bowl coated with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a small saucepan add the brown sugar, butter, honey, molasses, ginger(s), cinnamon and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Once boiling allow the caramel to boil without stirring for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat; stir in baking soda (mixture will foam). Stir in vanilla and whiskey. Quickly pour over popcorn and mix well.
- Transfer to prepared baking sheet and quickly spread out into a flat sheet, working as quickly as possible since the caramel will harden quickly.
- Allow caramel to set for one hour, then eat! Although between you and I, the caramel corn WARM is equally dreamy. Just a little messier 😉
This looks incredible! I always buy store-bought popcorns, but never to think my own variations. This has definitely motivated me!
You drank some extra while making this didn’t you? 🙂 it sounds so tasty!
Love the addition of whiskey in here. What a fun treat. Yum!
Whhhat, whiskey and ginger and popcorn, ok I’m doing this right after work!
I love caramel corn and can never stop eating it when it’s around…I’m positive that would happen with your version! Sounds amazing…pinned!
Mind Blown… Whiskey should be included in everything.. Love this..
Popcorn covered in whiskey and caramel? Sold!
Oh my GOSH… you are brilliant!
Get out of town! This is too amazing, Ashley. I need handfuls of this in my mouth, like, STAT!
Total grown up snack perfection! Love the dark color of the caramel. Sounds delicious.
OMG, mind blown is right. Must make this asap!!
Sign. Me. Up. This wouldn’t last long in my house!
I’m not normally into popcorn, but THIS, this I can get down with!
Oh I am MEGA into this popcorn.
OMG!!! I am normally not a caramel corn fan but this, THIS beauty I can get behind!!! Looks dangerous, in a good way!
Yes, please! Caramel corn is one of my favorite ever homemade treats, and the whiskey sounds like a fabulous addition. Yay!
Drooling over here!! Whiskey in my popcorn! Yeah! 🙂
Your photos are unbelievably good!! This is such a good snack idea!
I love how you manage to sneak booze into this recipe (and many others!). You are definitely a girl after my own heart.
OMG I want to devour the whole batch! You had me at whiskey!
Yes please to boozy caramel corn!
Oh my godfathers this sounds awesome. I will be making this by the bucketfull. And I shall share with no one. Mwoohahaha.
Okay, maybe I’ll share the leftovers. YUM
The leftovers are golden, too 😉 mwahahahaha