Butter-Crunch Caramel Corn
 
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This wonderful recipe for caramel corn is very quick and easy, and also is a very tasty, crunchy, and simple snack to share with others.
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Recipe type: Dessert, Snack
Serves: 4 - 5 quarts
Ingredients
  • 4-5 quarts popped popcorn
  • ½ c butter (1 stick)
  • 1 c brown sugar
  • ¼ c corn syrup
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
  1. Spritz the inside of a large, thick, clean paper bag liberally with cooking spray.
  2. Pour the popped popcorn into the bag.Set aside.
  3. In a heavy sauce pan, combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, salt, and vanilla.
  4. Bring to a full, rolling boil.
  5. Boil for 1 minute while stirring.
  6. Pull the pot away from the heat, and add baking soda. Stir well until foamy.
  7. Immediately pour the caramel sauce carefully over the popcorn in the paper bag, and stir to mix.
  8. Microwave the bag with the contents for 1 min. 20 sec.
  9. Remove from microwave, and while still closed, shake the bag well to mix up the contents.
  10. Microwave for another 1 minute, shake again, check a few pieces for crispness.
  11. Microwave again for half a minute at a time if they are not crispy yet, keeping in mind that they will crisp up a bit as they cool.
  12. Pour the popcorn into a large bowl.
  13. Stir and break apart with a spoon while cooling, every 1-2 minutes.
Recipe by The Country Basket at https://thecountrybasket.com/butter-crunch-caramel-corn-recipe-quick-easy-crowd-pleaser/