Description
Christmas Caramel Popcorn is the ultimate festive treat that combines crunchy popcorn with rich, buttery caramel. Perfect for holiday gatherings, movie nights, or as a delightful gift, this sweet and salty snack is sure to impress everyone. Its irresistible aroma and golden color will fill your home with the spirit of the season, making it a cherished addition to your holiday traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups brown sugar
- ½ cup Karo syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare your popcorn by popping the kernels and spreading them on a large baking sheet.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar and Karo syrup, simmering for about 4-5 minutes until golden.
- Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract, salt, and baking soda (it will bubble).
- Pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn evenly, tossing gently to coat.
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and bake the coated popcorn for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Allow cooling completely before breaking into clusters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg