Caramel Popcorn (not too sweet or sticky) Recipe

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Caramel Popcorn (not too sweet or sticky)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (3 1/2 oz) bag microwave popcorn
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • peanuts (or you can use a different type of nut if you prefer) (optional)

Directions:

  1. Prepare microwave popcorn as directed on bag.
  2. Remove any unpopped kernels.
  3. In 2 quart microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter on high until melted, about 1& 1/2 minutes.
  4. Stir in sugar and corn syrup, and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Stir in vanilla and baking soda until blended.
  6. Stir in popcorn, mixing well.
  7. (It may be a bit tricky to mix the popcorn in at first, but the more you stir, the easier it gets.) If you are using nuts, add them here too.
  8. Microwave on high for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes to coat popcorn evenly.
  9. Transfer caramel corn to tray lined with waxed paper, or parchment paper.
  10. Cool and break popcorn apart.
  11. Store in airtight container.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 385.48 Kcal (1614 kJ)
Calories from fat 142.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.88g 24%
Cholesterol 40.26mg 13%
Sodium 171.18mg 7%
Potassium 71.64mg 2%
Total Carbs 62.95g 21%
Sugars 57.55g 230%
Dietary Fiber 0.99g 4%
Protein 1.11g 2%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 39.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 420.79 Kcal (1762 kJ)
Calories from fat 155.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.33g 24%
Cholesterol 43.95mg 13%
Sodium 186.86mg 7%
Potassium 78.21mg 2%
Total Carbs 68.71g 21%
Sugars 62.82g 230%
Dietary Fiber 1.08g 4%
Protein 1.21g 2%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 43.2mg 4%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.8
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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