This easy caramel popcorn recipe is a family favorite—sweet, crunchy, and way better than store-bought. My kids and family love it and so will yours! Perfect for movie nights, parties, or a simple after-school treat!
If you’ve been craving that sweet, crunchy caramel popcorn but don’t want to spend a fortune on store-bought bags, you’re in the right place! This easy caramel popcorn recipe is quick, easy, and tastes a hundred times fresher than anything you’ll find at the store. My family can’t get enough of it—it’s perfect for movie nights, holiday parties, football gatherings, or just an after-school snack that disappears way too fast.
I’ll show you how to make the classic caramel popcorn along with a nutty caramel version and a warm sugar-and-spice popcorn that’s perfect for cozy snacking. Once you try it, you’ll never want to go back to the bagged kind!
The BEST Homemade Caramel Corn Recipe!
Below are some great snacks for any holiday party, football get together or just curled up on the couch watching TV.
Peanut Caramel Popcorn
(just like Cracker Jacks)
1 cup margarine
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup light or dark corn syrup
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
6 qts. popped corn
1/2-1 cup peanuts
Melt margarine in large saucepan. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla. Gradually pour over popped corn and peanuts. Mix until coated. Makes 6 quarts.
Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice Popcorn
1/4 cup butter
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 cup walnuts
1/4 cup peanuts
8 cups of popped corn
In a microwave container, melt butter and add sugar and spices. Add nuts and coat well. In a large bowl place popped corn and pour in butter and nut mix, tossing to coat everything well.
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