Description
Indulge in the Best Caramel Corn with Sweetened Condensed Milk, a delightful treat that combines the perfect crunch of popcorn with a rich, creamy caramel coating. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for movie nights, parties, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this irresistible snack that will impress family and friends alike. Customize it with nuts or chocolate drizzles for added flair, making it a versatile option for any occasion. Get ready to enjoy a deliciously decadent dessert that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 standard bags of white microwave popcorn or 1 cup of popped popcorn kernels
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Popcorn: Pop the popcorn according to package instructions (yielding about 12 cups). Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Caramel Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup; bring to a boil without stirring for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Spread the mixture on a lined baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Cool & Enjoy: Let cool completely before breaking into pieces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 batch (about 60g)
- Calories: 289
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg