Best 9 Caramel Corn Treats Recipes

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**Caramel corn treats:** A Delightful Combination of Sweet and Crunchy

Indulge in the irresistible charm of caramel corn treats, a delectable confection that strikes a perfect balance between sweet and crunchy. These delightful morsels, also known as caramel corn squares or caramel corn bars, are a beloved snack enjoyed by people of all ages. Originating from the kitchens of resourceful home cooks, caramel corn treats have become a staple in bake sales, potlucks, and family gatherings.

Our collection of caramel corn treats recipes caters to a variety of tastes and preferences, ensuring that everyone can find their perfect match. From classic caramel corn treats made with simple ingredients to more elaborate variations featuring chocolate, nuts, and other delectable add-ins, each recipe promises a unique flavor experience.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, our easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process of creating these delightful treats. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a sweet and crunchy adventure with our irresistible caramel corn treats recipes.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CLASSIC CARAMEL CORN



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Sweet and crunchy, this caramel corn is easy to make and tastes better than the county fair's.

Provided by Karo Corn Syrup

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     ARGO®, KARO®, FLEISCHMANN'S®

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Mazola Pure® Cooking Spray
4 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup Karo® Light OR Dark Corn Syrup
½ cup butter OR margarine
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract

Steps:

  • Spray large shallow roasting pan with cooking spray. Add popcorn and place in preheated 250 degrees F oven while preparing caramel.
  • Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Boil 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla; mix well.
  • Pour syrup over warm popcorn, stirring to coat evenly.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and spread on foil that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Cool; break apart. Store in tightly covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 567.3 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

CARAMEL CORN COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield about 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup caramel corn, chopped
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Beat the sugar and shortening in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add 1/3 cup chopped caramel corn and the egg and mix with a wooden spoon until well combined. Stir in the almond extract, flour, baking powder, baking soda and the remaining 2/3 cup caramel corn. Stir in the oats and coconut.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart; bake until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.

CARAMEL CORN TREATS



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A funky-fun twist on traditional Rice Krispie squares, these are a cinch to make and will delight the kiddies.-Cathy Tang, Redmond, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups caramel corn
2 cups miniature pretzels
1 cup Goldfish cheddar crackers
1-1/4 cups Reese's pieces, divided
1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the caramel corn, pretzels, crackers and 1 cup Reese's pieces. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt marshmallows and butter; add vanilla and stir until smooth. Pour over pretzel mixture; stir until well coated., Press into a greased 13x9-in. pan. Sprinkle with remaining Reese's pieces; press lightly. Let stand until set. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CARAMEL CORN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 10 cups of caramel corn

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup honey
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
10 cups popped popcorn

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300°. Combine the honey, butter, molasses, vanilla and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; boil, stirring, until the butter melts, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour the caramel over the popcorn in a large bowl; toss well. Spread the popcorn evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake, checking often, until the popcorn is crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the pan to a rack to cool completely.

CARAMEL CORN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield about 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons peanut oil
4 tablespoons popcorn kernels
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 cup sugar
Water, to cover
1 cup salted peanuts, skins still on

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil and kernels over high heat, uncovered, until first pop. Cover and remove from heat for 1 minute. Return to high heat and shake until popping ceases. Sprinkle with salt and shake to distribute evenly. Measure 3 1/2 cups of popcorn, and reserve.
  • Place sugar in a saucepan and add enough water to cover. Cook until caramelized and golden then stir in the reserved popcorn and peanuts. Pour onto greased sheet pan and break up slightly into clumps.

CARAMEL CORN



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 packages microwave popcorn (not butter flavored)
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons water
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Prepare popcorn in microwave according to package directions. Pour popcorn into 1 or 2 large bowls. (You will need plenty of room to toss with hot sugar mixture.)
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add water, sugar and cinnamon, increase the heat, and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Be careful; the sugar mixture is extremely hot! Pour half of mixture over the popcorn. Carefully stir or toss to combine. Add remaining sugar mixture and combine. Serve.

BEST SELLER CARAMEL CORN



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When I used to regularly do Christmas craft shows, I always sold this packaged up in Christmas tins; it was a big seller for me. My SIL always hoped it wouldn't sell well, though, so she could eat what didn't sell! Based on a Bonnie Stern recipe.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon vanilla
8 cups popped popcorn (1/3 cup unpopped)

Steps:

  • When I make this recipe, it's the only time I haul out my hot-air popcorn popper; use 1/3 cup popcorn to achieve the 8 cups of popped corn.
  • Preheat oven to 275F; have ready a jelly roll pan.
  • Place popped corn in a very large bowl.
  • In a large, heavy saucepan over high heat, combine the sugar, butter and corn syrup and bring to a boil; let boil for two minutes, stirring continuously.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Note that it is IMPORTANT to use a large saucepan, as this mixture will bubble up.
  • Add baking soda and vanilla to sugar mixture and combine well.
  • Pour this mixture over popped corn and combine, then spread mixture out onto jelly roll pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, stirring well every 10 minutes.
  • Let cool before eating.

COURTSIDE CARAMEL CORN



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My guests say they can't stop eating my caramel corn! For our basketball party I fix enough to fill a big red tin with our team's logo. The delectable syrup coats the popcorn well but isn't sticky. -Sharon Landeen, Tucson, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h

Yield about 5-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 quarts popped popcorn
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl and set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla and baking soda; mix well. Pour over popcorn and stir until well-coated. Pour into two greased 13x9-in. baking pans. , Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CARAMEL CORN



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This is always a huge success, no matter when I serve it. Kids and adults alike love it. Very addictive!

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (3 1/2 ounce) bags microwave popcorn, popped (I use light butter flavored)
1/2 cup butter
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 -2 cup nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F Spray large baking sheet or roasting pan with cooking oil spray and set aside.
  • In a large sauce pan, melt butter over low heat. Add next 3 ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cover, reduce heat and gently boil without stirring for 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and carefully add soda and vanilla (it will froth and foam). Mix real well.
  • Remove unpopped kernels from popcorn (see tip below). Spread popcorn (& nuts if using) out on pan. Pour caramel mixture over popcorn and mix well. Don't worry if every kernel isn't coated. It will get better distributed when you stir it while it is baking.
  • Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely. Break apart and store in tightly sealed container.
  • Tip: the easiest way to get the kernels out is to put all the popcorn in a large bowl. Shake it slightly so the kernels settle to the bottom of the bowl, then transfer the popcorn, handful by handful to the roasting pan, leaving the kernels behind.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Using fresh butter, corn syrup, and marshmallows will give your caramel corn treats the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the caramel: The caramel should be cooked until it reaches a temperature of 240 degrees Fahrenheit. If you overcook it, it will be too hard and brittle.
  • Be careful when adding the marshmallows: The marshmallows should be added to the caramel mixture slowly and carefully. If you add them too quickly, they will melt and become gooey.
  • Let the treats cool completely: Before cutting and serving the treats, let them cool completely. This will help them to set and hold their shape.
  • Store the treats in an airtight container: Caramel corn treats can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Caramel corn treats are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these treats that will be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give caramel corn treats a try. You won't be disappointed!

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