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Learn to make Buttery Caramel Popcorn, a perfect blend of sweet and salty with a rich caramel topping, for a delicious snack!

Welcome to the delicious world of homemade popcorn! If you're a popcorn enthusiast like us, you're in for a real treat.
Today, we're sharing a recipe that takes your popcorn game to the next level: Buttery Caramel Popcorn.
This recipe is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, coated with a delectably rich, buttery caramel flavor.
It's an irresistible snack that's sure to satisfy your cravings and impress any popcorn lover.
Recipe Ingredients:
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- 1 C Butter
- 1 ⅓ C Sugar
- ½ C Light Corn Syrup
- 1 TBS Vanilla Extract
- Popcorn Kernels
- Wax Paper
Instructions:
Pop two batches of popcorn into a very large bowl. The bigger the bowl, the easier it will be to stir in the sauce.
My Popcorn Popper takes about ⅓ Cup of kernels per batch.
If you don't have a popcorn maker, you could also use microwave popcorn.
To make the caramel sauce, combine all ingredients except for the vanilla, in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
When sauce begins to boil, cook 5 to 7 minutes longer, stirring constantly.
This is where you can decide if you would like sticky popcorn or crunchy popcorn. The longer you boil the sauce the harder it will dry.
We like it a little sticky at my house so we usually go between 5 - 6 minutes. Then add the vanilla.
Pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn. Stir the mixture well.
Lay a couple of long pieces of wax paper on your table and spread the popcorn out so it can cool. Let it cool for about 10 minutes.
Break the homemade caramel corn into pieces and enjoy!
Store leftovers in an airtight container, but we usually don't have leftovers. 😂
Butter Caramel Popcorn Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 C Butter
- 1 ⅓ C Sugar
- ½ C Light Corn Syrup
- 1 TBS Vanilla
- Popcorn Kernels
- Wax Paper
Instructions
- Air pop two batches of popcorn
Caramel Sauce
- Combine all ingredients, except vanilla, in a pan.
- Bring sauce to boil on medium heat. Boil 5 to 7 minutes stirring constantly. (The longer you boil the sauce the harder it will dry. We like it a little sticky at my house so we usually go between 5 – 6 minutes.)
- Add vanilla and stir to combine.
- Pour sauce over the popcorn. Stir and mix well.
- Lay a couple of long pieces of wax paper on your table or counter and spread the popcorn out so it can cool. Let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- Break into pieces and enjoy! You can store leftovers in an air-tight container.
Our Baking Essential List
- We use Glass Baking Dishes for baking casseroles. I especially like the dishes with lids because leftovers can be transferred straight to the fridge.
- Silicone Kitchenware is my favorite because they don't scratch my cookware and is easy to clean!
- A Glass Cutting Board is a must to prepare all of those ingredients. We even keep ours on our counter at all times.
- This Knife Set will also become your favorite! The knives cut beautifully, and the hollow design prevents food from sticking to the blade.
Erica Bodker
Yum this looks so good!
Gazebos
It really makes my mouth watering and its yummy, definitely I will try this..
Smart! School {House}
This looks so tasty! Yummers☺ You make Whimsy Wednesday look so good!
Thanks for joining us,
Kelly at Smart! School {House}
Katherines Corner
YUMMY!!! the perfect sticky yumminess! Hopping over from make the scene Monday Hugs
Kara @ Simplistically Sassy
This looks great! Thanks for the recipe!! I will have to try this soon!
Anonymous
My mother made this when we were younger and I used to make it for our daughter. I only make it once a year or so as it is so terribly fattening. It is wonderful!!!!
elaine gilbert
I didn't have corn syrup so I used I cup brown sugar / half cup of honey & 1 cup of sugar .. plus the butter .. it was great !
Melissa Llado
Mmmmmm...that looks delicious! I think sticky popcorn is a perfect name! 🙂