I will just be frank though, it's NOT healthy. It's NOT even close to being good for you. And, it's kind of addicting. But man, it is sooooo good and it's easy to make so you can whip it up in minutes.
Here's what you need:
2 bags Cheetos Puffcorn, butter flavored
1 cup Butter (told you it wasn't healthy)
2 cups Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Karo Syrup
Tip: If you want to cut down the butter, you can. Just use one cube instead of two - it will still be good
And here's what you do:
1- Dump both bags of Puffcorn into a large pan. I use a roasting pan because it gives me space to stir without spilling. I included a photo of the Puffcorn because a lot of people don't know what it is. And, in all the stores I've bought it at, it's in the chip aisle but usually NOT by the other Cheetos products.
2- Once the Puffcorn is spread evenly in pan, set it aside but keep it close to the stove.
3- In a sauce pan, melt butter, sugar and Karo syrup together and bring to a boil. Stir often to avoid burning. There isn't a set cooking time here, I just boil it until it seems to grow and it looks foamy on top.
4- Next, carefully pour the sauce over the Puffcorn. Then stir to mix well. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the pan as you stir because a lot of the sauce will settle to the bottom. Also, you want to do this step quickly because the sauce will start to cool and is harder to get an even coat. So, stir immediately after you pour the sauce on and stir quickly.
5- Once it is mixed well, let it sit for just a few minutes to cool. Then, break into small pieces/clumps and put in serving bowl and dig in!
Oh my goodness! It's so yummy. My kids ask me to make this all the time however because it is not a healthy treat I usually reserve it for special occasions and only make it at this time of the year. This week I've already made it twice and have a request to make it again. Hmmmm, I just might have to.
Enjoy!
9 comments:
My Great-Grandmother used to make something almost exactly like this, it was delicious. This looks just as yummy!
I make this every Christmas...this year, though, I drizzled chocolate over the batch after it had cooled. Talk about naughty!
The Puff Corn is also tasty with almond bark coating on it -- so addictive.
Sounds so yummy.
We do this with Almond Bark.. I might try this.. I'm sure the kiddos will LOVE it..
I just made this and...Oh my, it heaven in my mouth! I asked hubs to go to the store and get the puff corn immediately after reading this (he agreed quickly to the trip after telling him why the sudden NEED!)But instead of just the butter flavored I used a bag of cheddar flavored puff corn and a bag of butter flavored. Perfect "dish" for movies tonight with our kiddos. Thanks for sharing!
Vicki - Cheddar? Really? I'll have to try that. So glad you liked it and I hope your family enjoys it for movie night.
Andrea - I'll have to try it with almond bark, that sounds good too.
I think I need to go buy more Puffcorn. Smiles, Amy
I made this last night and it was a super yummy New Year's Eve treat! My only question is if you have a trick for cleaning the pan. . .I'm on my third soak :)
Jess
YUMMY Amy...I am going to have to give this a try!! I got the ingredients today. Will have to do an extra workout though after!! LOL
Debbie from Maine!
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