Caramel Corn Recipe

Name: Caramel Corn
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 10 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup kernels); 1 cup unsalted butter; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

American · Snack · 25 min total

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This easy homemade caramel corn is crunchy, sweet, and buttery—perfect for snacking or gift-giving.

10
min prep

15
min cook

8
servings

380
kcal/serving

Ingredients

10 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup kernels)
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Spread popcorn evenly on the sheets.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring for 4 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla (mixture will foam). Immediately pour over popcorn and stir gently with a rubber spatula to coat evenly.
Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely on baking sheets. Break into clusters. Store in an airtight container.

Tips

For best results, use fresh popcorn and remove any unpopped kernels before coating.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

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