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Caramel Corn Recipe

Popcorn is a light and easy snack, but if you're like me, you like your snacks a little on the sweeter side. My grandma's recipe is so easy to make, very straightforward, and practically fool-proof!
Prep Time:10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Caramel corn, kettle corn, popcorn

Ingredients

  • 12 cups popped popcorn
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup butter half a stick
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup
  • 1 Tbs molasses
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp cream of tarter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees, and prepare two greased baking sheets
  • Mix the brown sugar, butter, molasses, and light corn syrup in a sauce pan. Bring to a rolling boil for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add the baking soda and cream of tarter.
  • Pour caramel mixture over the popcorn, and stir gently
  • Add popcorn onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 1 hour, carefully stirring halfway through
  • Keep in air tight containter