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May 17, 2015 · 19 Comments

10 Minute Soft & Chewy Caramel Popcorn

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Caramel popcorn is a staple at our house!  I make caramel popcorn more often then I make bread most weeks.  Seriously, we’re addicted!

My 3 yr old daughter’s favorite thing to do is “make caramel popcorn, watch a movie, and chillax!”  But when we want to have a family movie night, we usually don’t have a lot of time.  My husband runs to the RedBox for our movie while I whip up a big batch of the most delicious, soft & chewy caramel popcorn in only 10 minutes.

The best 10 minute soft & chewy caramel popcorn from Houseful of Handmade.
I like my popcorn a little less on the caramely side then some.  Now don’t get me wrong, I LOVE caramel, but I also LOVE popcorn.  I think the marriage of the two is what makes caramel popcorn so perfect.  If I wanted to eat caramel, I am not above taking a spoon to a jar of caramel sauce 🙂

Also, if I have more popcorn to caramel ratio, I can eat way more caramel popcorn for the same calories as if I had heavily carameled popcorn!  Hey, a girl’s gotta eat sweets wisely, *wink wink*.

To make the best soft & chewy caramel popcorn, add 1/2 cup butter, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, and 3/4 cup corn syrup in a small sauce pan.

The best 10 minute soft & chewy caramel popcorn from Houseful of Handmade.

Heat over medium high heat until boiling.  Stir occasionally while it’s heating, but be careful not to scrape the sides of your sauce pan or you’ll get grainy caramel.

The best 10 minute soft & chewy caramel popcorn from Houseful of Handmade.

Once you have a good rolling boil, set a timer and boil for 2-3 minutes.

My mom always boiled for 2 minutes because she likes her caramel super soft, but I like to boil for 3 minutes because I like a little firmer caramel.  Boiling longer will still get you a soft caramel, if you want the crunchy stuff, you’ll have to use one of those recipes that has you bake the caramel on the popcorn.

When you’re done boiling, remover from heat and quickly add 1 tsp of vanilla extract (or for a super amazing vanilla popcorn add 2 tsp of vanilla bean paste, believe me, it’s good).  And stir.

The best 10 minute soft & chewy caramel popcorn from Houseful of Handmade.

Then pour your delicious caramel over the top of your popped corn and stir.

I like to keep stirring until the caramel is cooled to the touch which will keep the caramel evenly distributed over the popcorn instead of allowing it to settle to the bottom.  If you do have settling, don’t fret.  The bottom of the popcorn bowl that is oozing with caramel is a delicious surprise to find.  Just like surprise fries (you know the french fries you find at the bottom of your take-out bag that you didn’t realize you had until the rest of the fries were already eaten, then surprise, more fries)!

The best 10 minute soft & chewy caramel popcorn from Houseful of Handmade.

Now you are ready to share a big bowl of caramel popcorn with your family while watching a movie and chillaxing!  And if you can keep yourself from eating the entire bowl, it tastes great the next day for breakfast *wink wink*.

The best 10 minute soft & chewy caramel popcorn from Houseful of Handmade.

If you want to make the adorable popcorn cups for your delicious caramel popcorn (maybe for a party), check out my post about my son’s carnival birthday party and you can download a PDF or a Silhouette print and cut file for them.

10 Minute Soft & Chewy Caramel Popcorn

10 Minute Soft & Chewy Caramel Popcorn

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

The best 10 minute soft & chewy caramel popcorn. This caramel popcorn is so quick, you can whip up a batch before your husband is back from the RedBox with the movie!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3/4 cup corn syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla (or 2 tsp vanilla bean paste)
  • 1 cup popcorn kernels, popped

Instructions

  1. Heat butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup in a small saucepan over medium high heat.
  2. Bring to a rolling boil and boil for 2-3 minutes. Stir while boiling but take care not to scrape the sides of the pan.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  4. Pour over popped corn and stir until caramel is cooled.
  5. Enjoy!

I’m linking up to some of my favorite Link Parties.The best 10 minute soft & chewy caramel popcorn from Houseful of Handmade.

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    Comments

    1. Ashley says

      November 14, 2018 at 6:05 pm

      Don’t use a plastic bowl, even if it’s microwave safe. I have a very nice mixing bowl with a hole in the bottom now.

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      • Kati says

        November 15, 2018 at 5:39 pm

        That’s not good Ashley! I always drizzle mine over the popcorn so it doesn’t pool in the bottom of the bowl. Then immediately store it up as it cools.

        Reply
        • Ashley says

          November 15, 2018 at 5:41 pm

          Sorry, I was talking about making the popcorn in a bowl with a plate on top. That’s how the hole happened.

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          • Kati says

            November 15, 2018 at 5:43 pm

            Ha ha! I’ve never tried it that way. We eat so much popcorn I bought an air popper (which I would recommend if you love popcorn as much as we do;) ).

            Reply
    2. Sherry says

      May 30, 2015 at 7:30 pm

      This is really a great idea. I know everyone at my house would love this popcorn. Thanks for linking up and sharing your recipe with us at Funtastic Friday. I hope you join us again this week.

      Reply
    3. Lisa at Concord Cottage says

      May 24, 2015 at 11:53 pm

      Hi Kati,
      Happy Memorial Day! This caramel popcorn looks so yummy and delish. Thank you so much for linking up to our Something to Talk About Link Party this week. Love for you to come on over and join us again, Have a great day and enjoy, Lisa at Concord Cottage.

      Reply
      • Kati Farrer says

        May 25, 2015 at 5:40 pm

        Thanks so much Lisa! I hope you get a chance to try it.

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    4. Amanda @ The Chunky Chef says

      May 22, 2015 at 6:12 am

      Ohhhhh man… I love me some popcorn! And caramel corn is simply the best 😀 Thank you for sharing with us at Friday Favorites, we loving having you join us!

      Reply
      • Kati Farrer says

        May 24, 2015 at 10:59 pm

        Thanks Amanda! Popcorn is one treat I have a hard time passing up and caramel just makes it better 🙂

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    5. Trish @ tagsthoughts.com says

      May 21, 2015 at 3:43 pm

      YUM!! And perfect for the carnival party if I don’t eat it all first. 😉 Carmel popcorn is my weakness!! I can’t wait to try your recipe. Creative Inspiration Link Party. Join us again next week, M 8p CST – W 8p CST. Now… I’m off to pin this one for later.

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      • Kati Farrer says

        May 21, 2015 at 4:04 pm

        So true! I had to make it the morning of the party so I didn’t eat it all the night before while finishing last minute things 🙂

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    6. Allie says

      May 20, 2015 at 8:45 pm

      I’ve for sure for sure got to try this, this weekend. I’d love it if you shared this at Worthwhile Wednesdays.
      ~Allie http://www.craftyallieblog.com

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      • Kati Farrer says

        May 20, 2015 at 9:54 pm

        Thanks Allie, I think I’ll be making this again this weekend ;)! I’ll have to stop by your Link Party.

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    7. Nina Lewis says

      May 20, 2015 at 8:03 pm

      I’m visiting from the link party at Sugar Bee Crafts. I LOVE caramel popcorn — and your recipe sound marvelously delicious! (I love how your family ‘chilaxes’!! That ‘s so cute.)

      I’m trying to grow my own link party and I invite you to share this recipe there (and other links, too). I think my readers would really love this recipe.

      It’s Grandma Ideas Sharing Time at http://grandmaideas.com.

      All the best,
      Nina

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      • Kati Farrer says

        May 20, 2015 at 9:46 pm

        Thanks Nina, I’ll have to stop by :).

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    8. Laurie says

      May 20, 2015 at 8:04 am

      Yum! I will be pinning this! Thank you for sharing with us at Brag About It. So happy you joined us this week!
      ~Laurie

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      • Kati Farrer says

        May 20, 2015 at 9:45 pm

        Thank you Laurie!

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    9. Erlene says

      May 19, 2015 at 9:34 pm

      This looks wonderful. I’m a popcorn addict too and I always have popcorn in the house for a quick snack. I’ll try your recipe. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday. BTW- do you have a pin button to share on Pinterest?

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      • Kati Farrer says

        May 20, 2015 at 9:39 pm

        Thanks Erlene. I had to start buying my popcorn in 20# bags at Sam’s Club since we eat so much :). It’s a great snack. I haven’t got my Pin button set up yet… something I need to get going.

        Reply

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