Easy Caramel Corn

Who doesn't go to the shore and stop at Johnson's Popcorn for a tub "without" the lid?? Well, when there isn't time to get there or you just need caramel corn this minute… this recipe is for you!

I have quite a few caramel corn recipes, but this one is the easiest.  I even use microwave popcorn to make it a snap.  I use 2 bags of Homestyle Pop Secret. And it disappears about as quickly as you make it. 

Easy Caramel Corn

8 cups popped popcorn
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 TBSP butter
3 TBSP corn syrup
pinch of Kosher salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp vanilla


Place popcorn in a large bowl, removing any not popped kernels. 
Preheat oven to 300.
In a medium saucepan combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and Kosher salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat while stirring.  when mixture boils, stop stirring, and boil for 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat and carefully stir in the baking soda and vanilla. The mixture will bubble and while stirring will become light and fluffy.  Quickly pour over the popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
Dump the popcorn onto a large baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring three time to distribute the caramel.
Let cool and store in an airtight container.