Soft Gooey Caramel Popcorn
Indulge your sweet tooth with this irresistibly soft and gooey caramel popcorn—a perfect blend of buttery caramel and fluffy popped corn that melts in your mouth with every bite. This easy caramel popcorn recipe combines pantry staples like brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk to create a luscious, velvety caramel coating that stays delightfully soft. Featuring a quick 15-minute prep and cook time, it’s the ultimate treat for movie nights, parties, or gifting. With a touch of vanilla and a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness, this homemade caramel popcorn is guaranteed to become your go-to snack for any occasion. Plus, it stores beautifully in an airtight container, making it as convenient as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unpopped popcorn kernels
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup corn syrup
- 0.5 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Pop the popcorn kernels using an air popper or stovetop method. Transfer the popcorn to a large mixing bowl, discarding any unpopped kernels.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
Step 3
Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk to the saucepan. Stir continuously to combine.
Step 4
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 4-5 minutes, until the caramel thickens slightly. Be careful not to overcook, as this will make the caramel too hard.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Step 6
Quickly pour the caramel over the popcorn in the mixing bowl. Use a silicone spatula to gently toss and coat the popcorn evenly with the caramel.
Step 7
Allow the caramel-coated popcorn to cool slightly before serving. The caramel will remain soft and gooey.
Step 8
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (812g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3207.7 |
| Total Fat 119.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 65.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 299.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1545.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 525.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 348.4g | |
| Protein 39.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 613.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1440.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories