Easy Homemade Caramel Corn
Take a trip down memory lane with this fresh, buttery twist on Classic Caramel Corn! Perfect for movie nights or holiday gifting, this sweet and crunchy treat is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Pop the popcorn and place it in 2-3 large bowls, leaving room to toss it with caramel sauce.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in corn syrup, brown sugar, and salt, then bring to a boil. Boil without stirring for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla extract carefully, as the mixture will bubble.
- Pour caramel sauce over the popcorn and toss until evenly coated. Spread onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool completely before storing in airtight containers.