Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with this irresistible Christmas Caramel Popcorn! This sweet, crunchy snack combines buttery caramel and fluffy popcorn, creating a nostalgic treat perfect for cozy gatherings or as thoughtful gifts. With its delightful aroma and rich flavor, it’s sure to bring joy to your festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- ½ cup Karo syrup
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels using your preferred method and place them in a large bowl.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar and Karo syrup until combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring for 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and salt.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn and mix until evenly coated.
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Spread coated popcorn on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Let cool before breaking into pieces for serving or gifting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg