Classic Crunchy Caramel Corn
Classic Crunchy Caramel Corn delivers a deep toffee-sugar flavor wrapped around ultra-crisp kernels, thanks to a buttery brown sugar caramel that’s aerated with baking soda. It bakes low and slow for an even, glassy coat that shatters with each bite. Serve this nostalgic treat for movie nights, game-day snacking, or holiday gifting when you want something sweet and irresistibly crunchy.
- Prep15 min
- Cook1 hr
- Serves20
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Put the popcorn in a very large bowl.
- 2
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring for 4 minutes.
- 3
Take the pan off the heat and stir in the vanilla and baking soda. Pour the caramel in a thin stream over the popcorn while stirring. Continue stirring until evenly coated.
- 4
Divide the popcorn between two large, shallow baking dishes. Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour.
- 5
Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before breaking into pieces. Enjoy!
- Calories 188.31 kcal Moderate
- Protein 0.01 g Low Source
- Carbs 24.79 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.05 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 6.46 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 25.09 mg Moderate
- Sodium 9.75 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.02 g Low Source
- Sugar 20.86 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 0.37 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source
- Potassium 1.98 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.29 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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