Name: Microwave Caramel Corn
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4 quarts
Ingredients: 2 bags of butter pop secret microwave popcorn or 2 bags popcorn, popped; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/2 cup butter; 1/3 cup light corn syrup; 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional); 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

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ingredients

2 bags of butter pop secret microwave popcorn or 2 bags popcorn, popped
1 cup brown sugar, packed
¹⁄₂ cup butter
¹⁄₃ cup light corn syrup
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt (optional)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon baking soda

directions

Pour popped corn into a large bowl and set aside.
Combine remaining ingredients, except soda, in a 2 quart microwavable bowl.
Microwave on high for 2 minutes, then stir.
Microwave again on high.
Watch it, and when it begins to boil, microwave 1 minute longer.
Remove from microwave and stir in baking soda.
Pour mixture over popped corn and stir to distribute.
Enjoy!

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review by Carol D.

6/1/2017

If you pour the popped corn into a brown paper grocery bag, and then add the caramel mixture + 1 tsp real vanilla, over the popped corn -- microwave on High for 1 minute. Remove bag and stir contents (add 1/2 C of chopped pecans if you want to). Return bag to microwave and cook on High for another 30 - 45 seconds. Pour the caramel corn into a Large mixing bowl. Allow to cool for 5 -7 minutes before serving. Easy clean up, less mess if you use a brown paper bag. *Options: 1/4 C toasted sesame seeds. 1/4 - 1/2 C roasted peanuts or chopped pecans. Add the nuts during the last 30-seconds of cooking time.

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review by ajchance41

4/12/2017

A good addition is to add vanilla along with the soda. Gives it a nice flavor. I've done this for years.

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tweak by ajchance41

4/12/2017

Added vanilla

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review by jaqline0

7/2/2009

Great recipe! Tastes great and is super easy. Love the chewiness of the caramel. Will definitely make again.

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review by Sarahcw80

12/29/2007

I actually made two caramel corn recipes, the first a labor intensive oven recipe and this one. I ended up not having enough from the first recipe for my gift baskets so I threw this one together on Christmas Eve. I have to tell you this one was much better than the other! It took WAY less time and the flavor was much better! Great recipe!

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