Description
Making classic Caramel Corn is easier than you think! This Microwave Caramel Corn is ready in less than 10 minutes, no candy thermometer required!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels, air popped plain
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 4 tbsp butter or margarine
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Air pop popcorn.
- In a large microwaveable bowl combine sugar, vanilla, butter, baking soda, and corn syrup.
- Microwave for three minutes or until melted.
- Divide popcorn into two large bowls and pour half of the caramel over the popcorn in each bowl.
- Alternate microwaving popcorn one additional minute and stirring thoroughly until all of popcorn is coated-usually an additional two minutes.
- Spread caramel corn over wax paper or pan sprayed lightly with nonstick spray until candy is set.
- Prep Time: 3 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 144
- Sugar: 23.9 g
- Sodium: 185.9 mg
- Fat: 3.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 27.4 g
- Protein: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg