Homemade Caramel Popcorn

This Homemade Caramel Popcorn is sweet, salty, buttery, crisp, and super addictive. It blows away any store-bought caramel corn and is so simple to make.

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It’s a great alternative to cookies and candy, and is easy to make a large batch.

INGREDIENTS

– Butter – Sugar – Karo Syrup – Condensed Milk – Popcorn Full Ingredients

Pop popcorn, then split between 2 large bowls and set aside.

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In a large nonstick saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, then add the sugar, brown sugar, karo syrup, sweetened condensed milk and salt.

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Bring to a boil while stirring. Using a candy thermometer, cook until it reaches 235-240 degrees F, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

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Pour half of your caramel sauce over the popped corn in one of the bowls and stir with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon until all of the popcorn is evenly covered in caramel.

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Spread the caramel corn onto two lightly greased or parchment paper lined baking sheets and let it cool for at least 20 minutes to allow the caramel to set.

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