Description
This Creepy Caramel Candy Popcorn recipe offers a delightful crunch and buttery sweetness, perfect for Halloween movie nights or spooky parties. It’s quick to make and easily customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Assorted Halloween candies, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place popped popcorn in a large bowl.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes without stirring.
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will foam.
- Quickly pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Spread the coated popcorn in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- If using, sprinkle chopped Halloween candies over the popcorn.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Let cool completely before breaking apart.
Notes
- Ensure your popcorn is fresh for the best crunch.
- Chopped candies add extra Halloween fun.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: Approx. 30g
- Sodium: Approx. 150mg
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 35g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 2g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 30mg