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Caramel Popcorn

Cost $5, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 60 Min
  • 20 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Popcorn Base

    • 🍿 5 quarts popped popcorn

  • Caramel Sauce

    • 🧈 1 cup butter
    • 🟤 2 cups brown sugar
    • ½ cup corn syrup
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C). Place popped popcorn in a very large bowl.

2

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring for 4 minutes.

3

Remove the pan from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour caramel in a thin stream over popcorn while stirring to evenly coat.

4

Divide coated popcorn between two large shallow baking dishes. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

5

Remove from the oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

253

Calories

  • 1g
    Protein
  • 33g
    Carbs
  • 14g
    Fats

💡 Tips

If you prefer chewy popcorn, bake for a shorter time, around 45 minutes.Use parchment paper in your baking dishes to reduce cleanup time.Store cooled caramel popcorn in an airtight container to maintain freshness.While stirring caramel sauce, ensure consistency to prevent sugar crystals.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.