Microwave Caramel Popcorn

5 from 1 vote

This Microwave Caramel Popcorn is a quick and easy homemade treat with a sweet, buttery caramel coating. It comes together in just minutes using the microwave and can be enjoyed warm and slightly gooey or cooled for a crisp texture. It is perfect for movie night, parties, holiday snacking, or packaging up as a simple homemade gift.

Course Appetizer, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword comfort food, kid-friendly, party food, quick

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 749kcal

Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

2-3 quarts popped popcorn all just depends on how coated you want your popcorn
½ cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup light corn syrup
½ tsp. salt
¾ tsp baking soda

Instructions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter, sugar, syrup, and salt on high for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes until bubbling. Remove from the microwave and mix in baking soda.
Put popcorn in a paper grocery sack and pour caramel over the popcorn. Fold down the top of the grocery sack and put it in the microwave. Microwave on high for 1 minute and 20 seconds.
Take the sack out of the microwave and shake to even coat the popcorn. Pour it out on a cookie sheet to cool.

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