Salted Caramel M&M Popcorn

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4.8

12 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    34 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    570 kcal

  • Course

    Snacks

  • Cuisine

    American

Salted Caramel M&M Popcorn

Salted Caramel M&M Popcorn. It’s sweet, salty, crunchy, and filled with M&M’s. This is the perfect addition to any movie night.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1/4 cup popcorn kernels
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 10 tablespoons butter cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste optional
  • 1/2 cup M&M’s any flavor
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Instructions

  1. Using an air popper, pop the 1/4 cup of corn kernels. You can also pop the corn kernels in a kettle with some vegetable oil. Keep the kernels moving and the lid on the kettle. I would use 1 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Set popcorn aside.
  2. Spray a large jelly roll pan (17¼ x 11½ Inch) with non-stick cooking spray. This will prevent any sticking.
  3. In a medium saucepan, add the sugar into a dry pan. Place the pan over medium heat. Every minute or two, give the sugar a swirl by picking the pan up and moving it in a circular motion. Don’t use utensils. You’ll start to see the sugar caramelize. Keep picking up and swirling the pan until all the sugar has melted. It will take about 17 minutes for the sugar to caramelize and melt.
  4. Once the sugar is melted, turn the heat down to medium/low. Add in the salt and vanilla bean paste. Do not use vanilla extract. It will make the caramel gritty.
  5. Add in all of the butter and whisk until the butter incorporates into the caramelized sugar and it becomes thick. It will take a good couple of minutes of whisking vigorously to have the salted caramel come together. I used salted butter, but feel free to use unsalted. Remove from the heat.
  6. Pour the salted caramel into the bowl of popcorn and stir until all the popcorn is coated.
  7. Add in the m&m’s and stir to combine.
  8. Spread the popcorn on the prepared jelly roll pan and let cool. As the caramel cools, it will harden.
  9. Break apart the popcorn and serve.

Notes

  • To store any leftover salted caramel popcorn, place in an air tight container or ziploc bag at room temperature out of direct sunlight for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 570kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 347mg (14%) Potassium 36mg (1%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 67g (134%) Vitamin A 767IU (15%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 570 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 570kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 76g 25%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 347mg 14%
Potassium 36mg 1%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 67g 134%
Vitamin A 767IU 15%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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