Caramel Puff Corn
Indulge your sweet tooth with this irresistible Caramel Puff Corn recipe—an easy, crowd-pleasing treat perfect for snacking or gifting! With no kernels or hulls, plain puffed corn snacks get transformed into crunchy, buttery caramel-coated clusters, making them incredibly addictive. The rich caramel sauce, made from a combination of unsalted butter, light brown sugar, corn syrup, and a hint of vanilla, is quick to prepare and beautifully balances sweetness with a light, airy crunch. Baking the coated puff corn ensures even caramelization and perfect texture in every bite. Ready in just under an hour, this caramel puff corn is a no-stir, no-fuss recipe that’s great for holiday parties, movie nights, or satisfying any craving. Plus, it's easy to make ahead and store for later enjoyment!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Puffed corn snacks (plain)
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Light brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup Light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Place the puffed corn in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup, stirring continuously until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
Allow the mixture to boil for 5 minutes without stirring, then remove it from the heat.
Quickly stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will foam up slightly—this is normal.
Pour the caramel sauce over the puffed corn in the mixing bowl, and use a spatula to gently toss and coat the puff corn in the caramel.
Transfer the coated puff corn to the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out into an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating.
Remove the caramel puff corn from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. The caramel will harden as it cools.
Break the cooled puff corn into clusters or individual pieces, and serve or store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 152.0 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.0 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 3750 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 577.1 g | 210% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 238.9 g | ||
| Protein | 33.0 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 779 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
