Happy Monday everybody! Ah, another Monday you guys, I know, I feel ya, I mean, can we not just all go on permanent vacation? Yeah, I’m definitely trying to find a way to achieve this….
anyways, since we’re all (unfortunately) still in the real world of work/school/kids/internship/herding Alpacas, whatever, then I thought I might lighten the blow with a totally yummy treat to start the week.
Hello to some easy caramel popcorn y’all. I know that I’m not the only one completely obsessed with salty sweet treats & if it’s crunchy hello! bonus! in my books, and this stuff embodies all of these wonderful things.
Let’s not forget the ‘easy’ in the title either, because I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly and easily this came together, and I would be less than honest if I didn’t admit that I literally couldn’t stop eating it, downright addictive, for reals. I can’t recommend enough that y’all make this as soon as possible, this is way too good not to have in your life. Have a wonderful day you guys and let me know if you make this 🙂
Popcorn nice and popped into your tray…
somebody really, really likes popcorn…
she was pulling out all of the stops begging…
brown sugar, butter, corn syrup…
nice and bubbly…
then poured onto your popcorn & mix, mix, mix…
into the oven for a bit…
then enjoy!!!… 
- 2 Bags of Lightly Salted Popcorn, Popped (Orville Redenbacher Naturals Simply Salted).
- 2 Cups of Light Brown Sugar, Packed.
- 1/2 Cup of Light Corn Syrup.
- 1 Tablespoon of Sea Salt or Pink Himalayan Salt.
- 1 Cup (2 Sticks) of Unsalted Butter.
- 1/2 Teaspoon of Baking Soda.
- 1 Tablespoon of Vanilla Extract.
- Wax or Parchment Paper.
- Preheat your oven to 200 degrees F.
- Pop your popcorn in the microwave according to the directions and place in a large pan lined with wax or parchment paper making sure to remove all popcorn seeds.
- In a medium saucepan place the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt into it.
- Bring this mixture to a boil and while continuously stirring, continue to boil for 3-4 minutes then remove from the heat and add your vanilla and baking soda, mix in and carefully but quickly pour over your popcorn and mix to better coat your popcorn.
- Place your popcorn in the oven and bake for about 45 minutes, making sure to stir after 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, stir together again then let it sit to set up, then enjoy!!
- Feel free to sprinkle some extra salt onto your popcorn to up the salty & sweet factor.