This utterly snackable homemade caramel corn recipe is easier to make than youd guess.

Make a batch for giving or keeping.

(Remember thosecommercials?)

Cone of Caramel Corn (popcorn)

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(Is that brilliant marketing or what?)

No wonder I love caramel corn!

Use a heavy-duty paper bag and hold it from the top, not the bottom.

Bowl of Caramel Corn (popcorn)

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Place the already popped popcorn in a large roasting pan.

Pick through it to remove any unpopped kernels.

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until mixture comes to a full boil.

Pot of Brown Sugar and Butter for Caramel Corn (popcorn)

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Clip a candy thermometer to the pot.

The caramel will foam up a little and turn a lighter color when you add the baking soda.

Carefully pour the caramel into the popcorn that’s in the large roasting pan.

Caramel for Corn (popcorn)

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Using a wooden spoon, stir until all popcorn is coated.

(Be careful not to let the caramel touch you; it’s very hot.)

Place in the oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes.

Caramel to 250F for Caramel Corn Recipe

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Remove from oven and stir to more evenly coat the popcorn with the caramel sauce.

Continue cooking for 20 minutes more.

Immediately the spread caramel corn out onto parchment paper or a silicone mat.

Caramel in Pot for Popcorn

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Break into bite-sized pieces.

Store in a tightly covered container.

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Pouring Caramel into Popcorn in Pan

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Mixing Caramel Corn in Pan Using Wooden Spoon

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Caramel Corn (popcorn) on Parchment Paper

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