Sugared Corn Pops
Sweet, crunchy, and delightfully nostalgic, Sugared Corn Pops are a quick and irresistible treat perfect for parties, snack time, or satisfying your sweet tooth. This easy recipe transforms the classic Corn Pops cereal into a caramel-coated masterpiece with the help of melted butter, granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and a hint of vanilla for extra depth. Baked to golden perfection for a crisp texture, every bite delivers a satisfying combination of buttery sweetness and light crunch. Ready in under an hour with minimal prep, this crowd-pleasing snack is ideal for sharing—or keeping all to yourself. Whip up a batch and experience the ultimate homemade caramel corn-inspired indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Corn Pops cereal
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Light corn syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.
Spread the Corn Pops cereal evenly over the prepared baking sheet and set aside.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the butter, granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and salt.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves completely.
Once the mixture comes to a boil, stop stirring and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract.
Carefully pour the hot sugar mixture over the Corn Pops on the baking sheet, using a large spoon or spatula to gently toss and coat the cereal evenly.
Spread the coated Corn Pops out into a single layer on the baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating and crispiness.
Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. As it cools, the sugary coating will harden.
Once cooled, break apart any clumps and store the Sugared Corn Pops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.0 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.0 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 1230 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 178.1 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 178.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 33 mg | 1% | |
*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.
