Microwave Caramel Popcorn
This easy 15 minute recipe for Microwave Caramel Popcorn is a sweet and salty treat perfect for snacking, dessert or gifting during the holidays!
Servings: 16 cups
Calories: 153kcal
Ingredients
- 16 cups 1 gallon plain popped popcorn
- 1/2 c. butter
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 1/4 c. light corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place popped popcorn in a large brown paper bag.
- Add the butter to a medium microwave safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt.
- Microwave on high for 3 minutes, stopping to stir every minute.
- Working quickly stir in baking soda and vanilla. Pour the caramel mixture into the bag with the popcorn. Close the bag and shake well.
- Add the brown bag to the microwave and microwave for 1 minute and shake. Repeat this step two more times.
- Pour the popcorn onto wax paper and spread out to cool.
- Store cooled popcorn in a sealed container.
Notes
A clean gallon (16 cups) ice cream bucket is an easy way to measure the popcorn!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 224mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g