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10 Minute Caramel Popcorn in the Microwave
4.9 from 33 votes

10 Minute Caramel Popcorn in the Microwave

This super easy recipe for Caramel Popcorn takes 10 MINUTES start to finish! You make it in a brown paper bag in the microwave. It is SO crunchy and flavorful! And you don't have to stir a giant pan in the oven for an hour. WIN.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 16 cups popcorn
Calories: 177 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 quarts Popcorn popped
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter 1 stick, salted
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

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  1. Add the popped popcorn to a large paper grocery sack that hasn't been used (make sure it's clean).
  2. Grease a baking sheet with plenty of nonstick spray.
  3. In a 3 quart saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, salt, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently.
  4. When the mixture is at a rolling boil, set a timer for 1 minute.
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. It's going to bubble and foam up, be ready!
  6. Add the vanilla and stir.
  7. Immediately pour the caramel over the popcorn in the bag. It's nice if you have someone around to help you hold the bag open, but I managed it on my own. Stir the caramel in with the popcorn a little bit.
  8. Fold the bag down several times. Place the bag in the microwave and microwave for 1 minute on high heat.
  9. Take it out and shake the heck out of it! Keep the top folded obviously.
  10. Put it back in (top folded) and microwave for 1 more minute.
  11. Shake it like a polaroid.
  12. Pour the popcorn out onto the prepared baking sheet, breaking up any chunks.
  13. Let cool for a couple minutes, then stuff your face! 

Notes

  • This recipe is from my Aunt Shirley!

Nutrition Information

Serving 2cups Calories 177kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Potassium 68mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 197IU (4%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 cups popcorn

Amount Per Serving

Calories 177

% Daily Value*

Serving 2cups
Calories 177kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Potassium 68mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 197IU 4%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.