Classic Caramel Popcorn Recipe

A simple and delicious recipe for homemade caramel popcorn. This sweet and crunchy snack is perfect for movie nights or parties. With just a handful of ingredients, you can easily make this addictive treat at home. Try making a batch today and enjoy the irresistible combination of caramel and popcorn!

Ingredients

• 12 cups plain popcorn, popped
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly with butter or cooking spray.
3. Spread the popped popcorn evenly on the prepared baking sheet and set aside.
4. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
5. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt to the saucepan. Stir until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has dissolved.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract. The mixture will foam up.
8. Pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn on the baking sheet. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to toss and coat the popcorn evenly.
9. Bake the caramel popcorn in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
10. Remove the caramel popcorn from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet.
11. Once cooled, break up any large clumps of caramel corn into bite-sized pieces.
12. Transfer the caramel popcorn to an airtight container or individual serving bags for storage.

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