Sticky Popcorn
Get ready to elevate movie night with this irresistible Sticky Popcorn recipe! Combining light, fluffy popcorn with a rich homemade caramel coating, this crowd-pleasing snack strikes the perfect balance between sweet and salty. Made with pantry staples like brown sugar, corn syrup, and a hint of vanilla, the caramel sauce bubbles into a glossy, gooey topping that clings beautifully to every kernel. Easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this treat is perfect for parties, casual get-togethers, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Serve it warm for the ultimate sticky-sweet indulgence, or store it in an airtight container for up to three days to enjoy later. Designed to be fun, flavorful, and utterly addictive, Sticky Popcorn will quickly become a snack-time favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 quarter cup Corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
Instructions
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the popcorn kernels and cover the pot with a lid.
Shake the pot occasionally to ensure even popping, and let the popcorn pop until you hear the popping slow to about 2 seconds between pops. Remove the pot from heat and transfer the popped popcorn to a large bowl. Discard any unpopped kernels.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
Once boiling, let the caramel cook for about 3-4 minutes without stirring. Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up, so be cautious.
Immediately pour the hot caramel over the popped popcorn in the bowl. Use a heat-resistant spatula or wooden spoon to gently toss the popcorn, ensuring that it is evenly coated with the caramel.
Let the sticky popcorn cool for about 10-15 minutes. The caramel will harden slightly as it cools, leaving the popcorn sticky but manageable.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.3 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.3 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1749 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 462.4 g | 168% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 387.8 g | ||
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 546 mg | 12% | |
*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.
