Caramel Popcorn

Caramel Popcorn ~

Homemade caramel popcorn is deliciously addictive, easy to make with 7 simple ingredients, and great for gifting!

This tasty snack is one of my favorite traditional Halloween treats! 

Can I use this recipe to make popcorn balls?

Absolutely! 

• To make popcorn balls, all you have to do is press the caramel corn together into your desired serving size while it is still warm and gooey enough to stick together.

Ingredients for Caramel Popcorn:

• 16 cups popped popcorn 
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegan butter
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

How to Make Caramel Popcorn:

STEP ONE: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

STEP TWO: Into an extra-large mixing bowl, add the popped popcorn.

STEP THREE: Make the caramel. Into a small saucepan over medium heat, add brown sugar, vegan butter, light corn syrup, vanilla, and sea salt. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda.

STEP FOUR: Coat the popcorn. Working quickly, pour the caramel over the popcorn. Stir to coat. 

STEP FIVE: Bake the popcorn. Divide the coated popcorn between the two parchment-lined baking sheets. Spread across the surface of each baking sheet so that popcorn is in an even layer. Bake popcorn in pre-heated oven for 12 minutes.

STEP SIX: Allow to cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container.

More Halloween Recipes You’ll Love!

• Bloody Broken Glass Cupcakes – So fun to make and a great Halloween party dessert!
• Chocolate Peanut Bars – A no-bake vegan version of the classic candy!

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Caramel Popcorn

This tasty snack is deliciously addictive, easy to make with 7 simple ingredients, and great for gifting.

5 from 13 votes

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: candy, dairy free, vegan, vegetarian

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 7 minutes minutes

Servings: 16

Calories: 724kcal

Author: Holly Gray

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Ingredients

• 16 cups popped popcorn
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegan butter
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Into an extra-large mixing bowl, add the popped popcorn.
• Into a small saucepan over medium heat, add brown sugar, vegan butter, light corn syrup, vanilla, and sea salt. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
• Remove from heat and stir in baking soda.
• Working quickly, pour the caramel over the popcorn. Stir to coat.
• Divide the coated popcorn between the two parchment-lined baking sheets. Spread across the surface of each baking sheet so that popcorn is in an even layer.
• Bake popcorn for 12 minutes.
• Allow to cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 16g | Calories: 724kcal | Carbohydrates: 139g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 468mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 5mg

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