Description

Buc-ees Beaver Nuggets combine irresistibly sweet and crunchy flavors in a simple recipe, perfect for easy snacking or sharing at gatherings. With just a few ingredients like butter and Puffcorn, these delightful nuggets make for a fun treat that’s hard to resist!

Ingredients

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½ cup (1 stick) salted butter
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
¼ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
13 ¼ ounce bag butter-flavored Puffcorn

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 250°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter. Stir in ½ cup light brown sugar and ¼ cup light corn syrup. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon baking soda; it will bubble up slightly. Fold in the butter-flavored Puffcorn gently until fully coated.
Transfer the coated Puffcorn to the prepared sheet pan.
Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Allow the Puffcorn to cool completely, stirring occasionally to prevent clumping.

Notes

Stirring the mixture frequently while baking helps ensure even coating and crunchiness.
Allowing the nuggets to cool completely helps them firm up for the best texture.
These make for a great party snack or a fun treat for movie nights.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 40mg