Description
Christmas Caramel Popcorn is the ultimate holiday treat that combines fluffy popcorn with a rich, buttery caramel coating. This sweet and salty snack will elevate your festive gatherings, filling your home with a delightful aroma. Perfect for movie nights or as a gift, this simple yet indulgent recipe is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels using an air popper or stovetop until fluffy. Transfer to a large bowl.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Stir continuously until bubbly (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and whisk in baking soda and salt; the mixture will foam.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn in batches, mixing well after each addition to coat evenly.
- Spread the popcorn on a lined baking sheet and bake at 250°F (120°C) for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool completely before breaking into clusters. Serve in festive bowls or jars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg