Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Christmas Caramel Popcorn, where buttery caramel meets perfectly popped kernels for a crunchy, sweet treat. This easy-to-make recipe brings warmth and joy to holiday gatherings and is ideal for gifting or movie nights with loved ones. With every bite, enjoy the delightful blend of flavors that will transport you back to childhood holiday memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels according to package instructions until you have about 12 cups of popped corn.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Stir constantly until melted and smooth (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up.
- Drizzle the caramel over the popped popcorn in a large bowl, mixing with a spatula to coat evenly.
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Spread the caramel-coated popcorn onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into clusters. Store in an airtight container or serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg