If you want more sweet snacks, try our Peanut Butter Popcorn, Chex Mix, Sweet Chex Mix, or a perfect Rice Krispies Treat!
How to make Caramel Popcorn:
Pop Popcorn: Pop your own plain kernels in the microwave in a brown paper bag, or with an air popper, or if you want a richer butter flavor, use a bag of movie theater microwave popcorn. After it’s popped, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and pour the popcorn on top. Make Caramel: Add butter to a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once melted, stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt, whisking until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let it gently boil for 2 minutes then remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla. Coat Popcorn: Drizzle caramel over popcorn, gently tossing it with a spatula until it’s coated evenly. Bake 200°F for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Enjoy the best caramel corn for a movie night, game day, or really anytime! Pro Tip: Don’t forget a silicone spatula! It’s heat resistant and stays cleaner then a wooden spoon. I love to use a large non-stick skillet for this recipe because it’s so easy to clean and it comes to a boil much quicker than a saucepan.
More Caramel Recipes:
Homemade Caramels Caramel Apples Salted Chocolate and Caramel Pretzel Bars Caramel Sauce Pumpkin Bars with Caramel Frosting Caramel Apple Dip Chocolate Covered Marshmallows Apple Bundt Cake with Caramel Sauce
*I originally shared this recipe March 2015. Updated March 2019, September 2022 and September 2024.
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