Easy Bake Oven Caramel Corn
Transform snack time into a delightfully sweet adventure with Easy Bake Oven Caramel Corn! This quick and simple recipe combines light, airy popped popcorn with a luscious homemade caramel glaze made from brown sugar, butter, and a touch of light corn syrup. Perfectly crafted in the iconic Easy Bake Oven, this treat bakes to golden perfection in just 15 minutes, creating a crisp, candy-like coating. Ideal for pint-sized chefs or anyone looking for a small-batch indulgence, it's a fun, hands-on way to whip up a satisfying snack with minimal effort. Serve it at movie nights, parties, or enjoy it straight out of the tray—this irresistible caramel corn is easy to love and impossible to stop eating!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups popped popcorn
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon light corn syrup
- 0.25 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your Easy Bake Oven according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 2
Place the popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl, ensuring there are no unpopped kernels.
Step 3
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, light corn syrup, and salt.
Step 4
Microwave the sugar mixture in 15-second intervals, stirring between each, until the butter is completely melted and the mixture is well combined.
Step 5
Add the vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and stir well.
Step 6
Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn, stirring gently with a spatula to coat all the popcorn evenly.
Step 7
Line the Easy Bake Oven baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 8
Spread the caramel-coated popcorn onto the prepared tray in a single layer.
Step 9
Place the tray in the Easy Bake Oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, checking occasionally to prevent burning.
Step 10
Remove the tray from the Easy Bake Oven and allow the caramel corn to cool completely—it will harden as it cools.
Step 11
Break apart any clumps and serve your Easy Bake Oven Caramel Corn. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (63.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 284.4 |
| Total Fat 14.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g | |
| Cholesterol 32.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 220.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.4g | |
| Protein 2.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 2.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 18.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 92.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories