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3-Ingredient Caramel Popcorn Clusters

Buttery, crunchy caramel popcorn made in 10 minutes with just popcorn, brown sugar, and butter—no candy thermometer needed. Pop, coat, and snack.

Total time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
180
Protein
2g
3-Ingredient Caramel Popcorn Clusters
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pop popcorn and transfer to a large bowl, discarding unpopped kernels.

  2. Step 2

    Melt butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it bubbles, ~2 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Pour caramel over popcorn and toss quickly with a wooden spoon until evenly coated.

  4. Step 4

    Spread on a sheet pan to cool and harden, ~3 minutes, then break into clusters.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon
  • sheet pan

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