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Soft Caramel Popcorn

This Soft Caramel Popcorn is a family favorite, with popcorn coated with a soft and sticky caramel mixture. This recipe keeps the popcorn soft and is perfect for movie nights or snacking!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 222 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 20-24 cups popped popcorn
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Place the butter in a medium to large saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook until melted.
  2. Once melted, add the brown sugar, the granulated sugar, and the corn syrup. Stir until it comes to a boil. (You don’t want it to come to a boil too quickly, though. You want to give it enough time to dissolve the sugar.) Once boiling, let it boil for 1 minute.
  3. While you are making the caramel, place the popcorn in a very large bowl.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the baking soda and the salt. Pour the caramel over the popcorn and stir until coated. (Be careful to not touch the caramel at this point - it is hot!)
  5. Let the popcorn cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Recipe from my old roommate Dawn
  • If you are using microwave popcorn, you will need about 2 regular bags. If using an air popper, you will need about 3/4 cup of kernels. These amounts can change with different brands and types of popcorn. It is also hard to measure popped popcorn, so an estimated amount should work!
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 222kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 42mg (2%) Potassium 48mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 27g (54%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 222kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 42mg 2%
Potassium 48mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 27g 54%

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