5-Minute Caramel Popcorn Clusters
Buttery, crispy popcorn coated in melted brown sugar caramel — no oven required. Ready to eat straight from the skillet in under 5 minutes.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 240
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pop popcorn kernels in a large skillet over medium-high heat, shaking often, until popping slows to 2-3 seconds between pops.
Step 2
Pour popped corn into a large bowl, leaving 1 tbsp kernels in the skillet for the caramel.
Step 3
Add butter and brown sugar to the skillet, stirring until smooth and bubbling, about 60 seconds.
Step 4
Pour caramel over popcorn and toss quickly until every piece is coated and clusters form as it cools.
Step 5
Spread on parchment paper to cool and crisp up, about 2 minutes.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet with lid or cover
- large bowl
- wooden spoon
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