Best 8 Easy Vanilla Carmel Popcorn Recipes

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Easily enjoyed by people of all ages, vanilla caramel popcorn is a delectable treat that combines the sweet, buttery flavor of caramel with the light, airy texture of popcorn. It can be a daunting task to find the perfect recipe especially with tons of them online. Don't fret because we've done the hard work for you! We've compiled a list of the best and easiest vanilla caramel popcorn recipes that you can easily whip up in your own kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VANILLA CARAMEL CORN



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This recipe gives a sweet and tasty twist to microwave popcorn. When I first tried it at a party, I couldn't stop eating it!-Janel Andrews, Jerome, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 7 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 packages (3.3 ounces each) butter-flavored microwave popcorn
1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Pop popcorn according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer to two very large bowls; discard any unpopped kernels., In a large heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Carefully stir in milk and butter; return to a boil. , Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat. Spread in a single layer on greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. , Bake at 250° for 40 minutes, stirring once. Remove from pans and place on waxed paper to cool. Break into clusters. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CARAMEL POPCORN



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Easy Homemade Caramel Popcorn has just the right crunch and chewiness that you want, without sticking to your teeth. It's everything you hope for in the best caramel corn recipe!

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups popped popcorn ((about 1 microwaveable bag, or 1/4 cup kernels))
6 Tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
6 Tablespoons light karo syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda ((heaping))
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Add popcorn to a large pan, spread out in an even layer.
  • Melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once melted, stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt until smooth.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. As soon as the caramel starts to gently boil, boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla.
  • Immediately drizzle caramel over popcorn. Toss gently with a spatula until the popcorn is evenly coated.
  • Bake at 200 degrees F for 45 minutes, stirring the popcorn every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 197 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 53 g, TransFat 0.3 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SKINNY CRISPY VANILLA-CARAMEL POPCORN



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Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup tub-style 50% to 70% vegetable oil spread
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
12 cups popped light popcorn

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. In a 4-quart Dutch oven, heat and stir the brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil spread, and salt over medium heat until just boiling and sugar is dissolved. Stir in vanilla. Add popcorn and toss to coat.
  • Spread coated popcorn in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring once. Transfer popcorn to a large piece of foil or a large roasting pan to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

VANILLA POPCORN



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"This sweet crunchy snack is my family's favorite," writes Carolyn Roney of Scipio Center, New York. "For variety, substitute almond extract or maple flavoring or add nuts for extra crunch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir until mixture is golden, about 2 minutes. , Remove from the heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat. Cool slightly; break apart while warm. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CARAMEL POPCORN



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Great caramel popcorn for any holiday or occasion. If you like chewy popcorn, bake less.

Provided by BS4U2C

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
½ cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 quarts popped popcorn

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (95 degrees C). Place popcorn in a very large bowl.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in soda and vanilla. Pour in a thin stream over popcorn, stirring to coat.
  • Place in two large shallow baking dishes and bake in preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 23.6 g

EASY CARAMEL POPCORN



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This is habit-forming, it is soooo good and so simple to make, you can also use unskinned almonds or use whatever nut you desire --- you may also add 1/3 cup molasses for a stronger caramel flavor :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 8

24 cups popped corn (1 cup unpopped)
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups whole peanuts (or use both) or 1 1/2 cups unsalted walnut halves (or use both)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Put the popped corn in a large bowl.
  • Melt the margarine (or butter) stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Then boil for 5 minutes WITHOUT stirring (this is important DO NOT stir for 5 minutes!).
  • Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla.
  • Add in the nuts and stir to combine.
  • Pour the mixture over popped corn in bowl; mix well with a wooden spoon to combine.
  • Transfer to a large greased roasting pan, and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven then cool.
  • Break into pieces.
  • Store in a tightly covered tin box.
  • Delicious!

CRISPY VANILLA-CARAMEL POPCORN



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If you like you can start with pruchased light popcorn or pop your own without butter for a show time treat thats reminiscent of the all time favorite popcorn balls. Best od all you'll never know that they have been lightened.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup margarine (tub-style 50% to 70% vegetable oil spread)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
12 cups popped light popcorn

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300ºF. In a 4-quart Dutch oven, heat and stir the brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil spread, and salt over medium heat until just boiling and sugar is dissolved.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Add popcorn and toss to coat.
  • Spread coated popcorn in a shallow roasting pan.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring once.
  • Transfer popcorn to a large piece of foil or a large roasting pan to cool.

CARAMEL CORN



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Homemade Caramel Corn has never been easier! It's an incredibly addictive snack that is sweet, crunchy, and so easy to make!

Provided by Janelle

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 bags Pop Secret homestyle butter microwave popcorn
1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup Karo light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Pop popcorn according to package directions.
  • Have two bowls ready.
  • Pour popcorn in one bowl.
  • Gently Shake the bowl to get the seeds to the bottom of the bowl.
  • Remove popcorn slowly into the second bowl leaving seeds in the 1st bowl.
  • Toss seeds. Repeat with the second and third bag.
  • Prepare 2 baking sheets with a baking mat or parchment paper.
  • Preheat oven to 250*F
  • In a pot, add butter and cook over medium heat until melted.
  • Add brown sugar, corn syrup and salt.
  • Bring to a boil and cook for an additional 4 minutes, stirring regularly so caramel doesn't burn on the bottom of the pan.
  • After 4 minutes, turn off the heat and remove the pan from heat.
  • Add vanilla extract and be prepared for the mixture to spit at you. Stir to incorporate.
  • Add baking soda and stir. Mixture will become fluffy and increase in volume.
  • Pour caramel mixture over your prepared popcorn.
  • Stir well, careful not to touch the caramel mixture to your skin or it will burn you.
  • Spread caramel corn on baking sheets, dividing mixture between the two sheets.
  • Evenly space the racks in your oven so you can get both in there at the same time, one on top and one on bottom.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove caramel corn, and stir. Place back in oven on the opposite oven shelf.
  • Repeat 15 minute baking and stirring intervals until caramel corn has been baked 2 times total.
  • Remove from the oven, stir and let cool.
  • I like to stir again after caramel corn has been out of the oven for 5 minutes to prevent clumping.
  • Serve once cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Carbohydrate 57 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 43 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 26 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 509 milligrams sodium, Sugar 41 grams sugar, TransFat 3 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams unsaturated fat

Tips:

  • Use fresh popcorn kernels: Fresh popcorn kernels will pop better and result in a crispier, fluffier popcorn.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When popping popcorn, don't overcrowd the pot. This will prevent the kernels from popping evenly.
  • Use a large pot: Use a large pot to pop the popcorn so that the kernels have plenty of room to expand.
  • Shake the pot: As the popcorn is popping, shake the pot frequently to ensure that all of the kernels pop evenly.
  • Remove the popcorn from the heat as soon as it's done: Once the popcorn is done popping, remove it from the heat immediately to prevent it from burning.
  • Add the vanilla extract and caramel sauce: Once the popcorn has cooled slightly, add the vanilla extract and caramel sauce and stir to coat.
  • Serve immediately: Vanilla caramel popcorn is best served immediately, while it's still warm and fresh.

Conclusion:

Vanilla caramel popcorn is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and salty treat that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, give vanilla caramel popcorn a try!

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