Copycat Beaver Nuggets
Prep Time
15m
Bake Time
45m
Yields
12 cupsAbout this Recipe
If you’ve ever been road-tripping though Texas, you’ve come across upon Buc-ee’sˊ, Texas’ most famous gas station/convenience store chain. Buc-ee’s® is famous for its Beaver Nuggets – an utterly addictive caramel puff corn. With this Copycat Beaver Nuggets recipe, you can now make it at home with no road trip needed.
Copycat Beaver Nuggets
Prep Time
15mBake Time
45mYields
12 cupsAbout this Recipe
If you’ve ever been road-tripping though Texas, you’ve come across upon Buc-ee’sˊ, Texas’ most famous gas station/convenience store chain. Buc-ee’s® is famous for its Beaver Nuggets – an utterly addictive caramel puff corn. With this Copycat Beaver Nuggets recipe, you can now make it at home with no road trip needed.
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Ingredients
- 8-10 ounces plain or butter-flavored Puffcorn (recommended: Old Dutch)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed Dixie Crystals Light Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 1/2 teaspoon butter extract/flavoring
Instructions
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 250°F.
- Pour the puff corn into two large bowls. Melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over medium heat, stirring frequently, until boiling. Boil for 2 minutes while stirring.
- Remove from heat and immediately add the baking soda and extracts. Stir while the mixture bubbles and foams. Pour half of the mixture over each bowl of puffcorn. Use salad servers or “salad hands” to toss and coat puffcorn evenly.
- Pour all coated puffcorn onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes, tossing every 15 minutes. Pour onto a large cutting board or clean counter top lined with waxed paper and spread into an even layer. Let cool. Break pieces apart if needed. Store in an airtight container for several days.
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Copycat Beaver Nuggets
Prep Time
15mBake Time
45mYields
12 cupsAbout this Recipe
If you’ve ever been road-tripping though Texas, you’ve come across upon Buc-ee’sˊ, Texas’ most famous gas station/convenience store chain. Buc-ee’s® is famous for its Beaver Nuggets – an utterly addictive caramel puff corn. With this Copycat Beaver Nuggets recipe, you can now make it at home with no road trip needed.
Ingredients
- 8-10 ounces plain or butter-flavored Puffcorn (recommended: Old Dutch)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed Dixie Crystals Light Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 1/2 teaspoon butter extract/flavoring
Instructions
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 250°F.
- Pour the puff corn into two large bowls. Melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over medium heat, stirring frequently, until boiling. Boil for 2 minutes while stirring.
- Remove from heat and immediately add the baking soda and extracts. Stir while the mixture bubbles and foams. Pour half of the mixture over each bowl of puffcorn. Use salad servers or “salad hands” to toss and coat puffcorn evenly.
- Pour all coated puffcorn onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes, tossing every 15 minutes. Pour onto a large cutting board or clean counter top lined with waxed paper and spread into an even layer. Let cool. Break pieces apart if needed. Store in an airtight container for several days.
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