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Microwave Caramel Popcorn Recipe

This crisp, flavorful caramel popcorn recipe makes fabulous nostalgic holiday gifts.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 280 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 cups popped popcorn from about 1/2 cup kernels
  • 2 cups cashews optional
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Large paper grocery bag

Instructions

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  1. Pour the popcorn and nuts in a large paper grocery bag. Be sure to pick out any un-popped kernels. Place the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, salt and vanilla in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir, then microwave another 2 minutes, until boiling.
  2. Immediately stir in the baking soda and pour over the popcorn, in the bag. (The baking soda will cause the caramel to foam up.)
  3. Fold the top of the paper bag over a couple times and shake well. Place the bag in the microwave and cook for 1 minute. Shake the bag vigorously again and microwave for 45-60 more seconds. Check at 45 seconds to make sure it's not burning.
  4. Open the bag and pour the caramel corn out on waxed paper. Break up clumps if needed. Cool completely to harden. *Every microwave is a little different. After the caramel corn cools completely, if it does not crisp up, put it back in the bag and microwave for another 30-45 seconds.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 280kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 636mg (27%) Potassium 196mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 195IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 280

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 280kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 636mg 27%
Potassium 196mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 195IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

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