Pirate's Booty

Embark on a flavor-packed adventure with "Pirate's Booty," a crave-worthy caramel snack mix that's equal parts salty, sweet, and irresistibly crunchy. This treasure trove of popped popcorn, salted pretzel twists, mixed nuts, and tangy dried fruits like pineapple and cranberries is bound together by a rich, buttery caramel glaze. Baked to perfection and optionally topped with a decadent drizzle of dark chocolate, this snack mix is ideal for movie nights, road trips, or anytime you’re after a satisfying treat. With easy prep and a quick bake time, it’s a crowd-pleasing recipe that combines bold textures and flavors in every bite. Get ready to dig into this homemade treasure—your snack game just got an upgrade!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups Popped popcorn
• 2 cups Salted pretzel twists
• 1 cup Mixed nuts
• 0.5 cup Dried pineapple chunks
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.5 cup Dark chocolate chips (optional, for drizzle)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the popped popcorn, pretzels, mixed nuts, dried pineapple chunks, and dried cranberries. Toss to mix evenly.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring continuously until it comes to a boil.

Step 4

Once boiling, let the mixture cook for 3-4 minutes without stirring. Remove it from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract, baking soda, and sea salt. The mixture will bubble slightly.

Step 5

Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn mix in the bowl. Using a spatula, gently toss until the mix is evenly coated.

Step 6

Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even coating.

Step 7

If desired, melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Drizzle over the baked snack mix once it has cooled slightly.

Step 8

Allow the snack mix to cool completely on the baking sheet. Break into clusters and store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(922.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3993.7

Total Fat 179.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19.2g
Cholesterol 124mg	0%
Sodium 5917.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 572.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.7g	0%
Total Sugars 262.0g
Protein 63.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 423.8mg	0%
Iron 26.7mg	0%
Potassium 2026.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.8%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 55.1%