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Microwave Caramel Corn
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Microwave Caramel Corn

This irresistible microwave caramel corn is coated in a buttery homemade caramel sauce that you cook entirely in the microwave in minutes. Crunchy sweet and totally addictive it is the ultimate quick snack or dessert for movie night.

4.5
8 min
🍴4 servings
🔥210 cal
🔖Easy
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Crispy and sweet homemade caramel corn made entirely in the microwave in under 8 minutes.

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Nutrition per serving

210Calories
2gProtein
38gCarbs
7gFat
2gFiber

Ingredients

4servings

base

caramel

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Instructions

1

Prepare Popcorn

Place freshly popped popcorn in a large microwave-safe bowl removing any unpopped kernels.

2

Make Caramel

Combine brown sugar butter and corn syrup in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes stirring halfway through until bubbly.

3

Add Baking Soda and Coat

Stir baking soda into the hot caramel then immediately pour over popcorn and toss quickly to coat evenly.

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4

Set and Serve

Spread on a baking sheet or parchment and let cool for 3 minutes until the caramel sets and hardens slightly.

Substitutions

corn syruphoney or maple syrup for a natural sweetener
buttercoconut oil for a dairy-free caramel

Common mistakes

Not stirring the caramel halfway through microwaving which causes burning on the edges
Skipping the baking soda which gives the caramel its light and airy texture
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