Microwave Caramel Popcorn

Microwave caramel popcorn is easy to make at home with this recipe. It's sweet, salty, and so delicious — you won't be able to stop eating it!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 173 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 quarts popped popcorn
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup butter or margarine
• 0.25 cup light corn syrup

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place popped popcorn into a large brown paper bag.

Step 2

Combine brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl or dish. Microwave for 3 minutes, then stir until well blended. Microwave for another 1 1/2 minutes.

Step 3

Remove brown sugar mixture from the microwave and stir in baking soda. Pour over popcorn in the bag; fold the top edge of the bag once or twice to close, then shake to coat popcorn.

Step 4

Place the bag into the microwave and cook for 70 seconds. Shake the bag, flip over, and cook for 70 seconds more.

Step 5

Pour popcorn out onto waxed paper and let cool until coating is set, 3 to 5 minutes.