EASY TO COOK

🍿✨ Caramel Corn ✨🍿

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Enjoy a sweet and crunchy treat with this classic Caramel Corn recipe. Perfect for movie nights, parties, or just a delicious snack, this caramel corn is sure to be a hit with everyone.

📋 Ingredients:

  • 🍿 10 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels)
  • 🧈 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 🍬 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 🌽 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 🍦 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 🥄 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

📝 Directions:

Prepare the Popcorn:

  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Place the popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl. Make sure to remove any unpopped kernels.

Make the Caramel Sauce:

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
  3. Once it reaches a boil, stop stirring and let it boil for 4-5 minutes without stirring.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up, so be cautious.

Coat the Popcorn:

  1. Pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn in the large mixing bowl. Use a spatula to gently toss and coat the popcorn evenly with the caramel sauce.

Bake the Caramel Corn:

  1. Spread the caramel-coated popcorn evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating.

Cool and Serve:

  1. Remove the caramel corn from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet.
  2. Once cooled, break it into clusters and serve.

Storage:

  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 200 kcal per serving

💡 Notes:

  • For added flavor, you can mix in nuts (like almonds or pecans) with the popcorn before coating it with caramel.
  • To make the caramel corn extra crunchy, bake it for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  • If you prefer a darker caramel, you can let the caramel sauce cook a bit longer before adding the vanilla and baking soda, but be careful not to burn it.

Enjoy your sweet and crunchy Caramel Corn! 🍿✨🍬