Wendy's Baked Caramel Corn

This is a quick, easy snack that everyone will enjoy! If you want it in small pieces you need to spread it out or you can let it dry in bigger clumps.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 635 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup margarine
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup light corn syrup
• 2 (12 ounce) bags plain popped popcorn

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until a cooled piece of popcorn is crunchy, about 1 hour.

Step 3

Pour popcorn into a large roasting pan or lasagna pan.

Step 4

Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy. Pour over popcorn and mix well.

Step 5

Line a flat work surface with waxed paper. Spread popcorn on waxed paper and let cool.