Caramel Corn
Buttery, crispy popcorn coated in homemade caramel sauce and baked until golden. A sweet, addictive snack ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 2g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Pour popped popcorn into a large bowl. Set aside.
Step 3
Combine butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Step 4
Stir constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil, about 3 minutes.
Step 5
Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and salt until smooth.
Step 6
Drizzle caramel over popcorn in three batches, tossing gently between additions.
Step 7
Spread coated popcorn evenly on baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway.
Step 8
Spread on fresh parchment to cool completely, about 5 minutes. Serve.
Tools you’ll need
- large bowl
- small saucepan
- wooden spoon
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
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