Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with our irresistible Christmas Caramel Popcorn! This sweet and salty treat is perfect for gatherings, movie nights, or as a heartfelt gift. Each crunchy kernel is coated in rich caramel, delivering a nostalgic flavor that will remind you of cozy evenings spent with loved ones. Easy to make and utterly addictive, this popcorn is sure to become a cherished holiday tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels using an air popper or stovetop method, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt over medium heat. Stir until the mixture melts and bubbles.
- Allow the caramel to simmer without stirring for four minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot caramel over the popped popcorn, gently tossing to coat evenly.
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Spread the coated popcorn on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Let cool completely before breaking into pieces. Enjoy or package for gifts!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg