Caramel, Cashew, Chile Powder, Bacon Popcorn | No Plain Jane's Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 Cup popcorn kernels (divided)
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided) (No oil necessary if using an air popper)
• 8 ounces raw bacon, chopped
• 1/2 cup cashews (use more if you want)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt or sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chile powder (I’ve used Chipotle or Chimayo you can use Cayenne for lots of heat or a mixture such as chili powder you buy in the spice aisle)
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream at room temperature
• 3 cups of granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons of corn syrup either light or dark