Caramel Corn Recipe

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Caramel Corn
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Ingredients:

  • 2 (3 1/2 oz) bags microwave popcorn, popped
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 -2 cup nuts (optional)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F Spray large baking sheet or roasting pan with cooking oil spray and set aside.
  2. In a large sauce pan, melt butter over low heat. Add next 3 ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cover, reduce heat and gently boil without stirring for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and carefully add soda and vanilla (it will froth and foam). Mix real well.
  4. Remove unpopped kernels from popcorn (see tip below). Spread popcorn (& nuts if using) out on pan. Pour caramel mixture over popcorn and mix well. Don't worry if every kernel isn't coated. It will get better distributed when you stir it while it is baking.
  5. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely. Break apart and store in tightly sealed container.
  6. Tip: the easiest way to get the kernels out is to put all the popcorn in a large bowl. Shake it slightly so the kernels settle to the bottom of the bowl, then transfer the popcorn, handful by handful to the roasting pan, leaving the kernels behind.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 299.21 Kcal (1253 kJ)
Calories from fat 190.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.22g 33%
Cholesterol 20.34mg 7%
Sodium 184.04mg 8%
Potassium 136.35mg 3%
Total Carbs 27.78g 9%
Sugars 23.95g 96%
Dietary Fiber 1.05g 4%
Protein 2.79g 6%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 21.4mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 524.77 Kcal (2197 kJ)
Calories from fat 334.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.21g 33%
Cholesterol 35.67mg 7%
Sodium 322.78mg 8%
Potassium 239.13mg 3%
Total Carbs 48.72g 9%
Sugars 42.01g 96%
Dietary Fiber 1.85g 4%
Protein 4.89g 6%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 3%
Iron 2.3mg 7%
Calcium 37.5mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.5
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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