Best 10 Microwave Caramel Popcorn Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible crunch and delectable flavor of homemade caramel popcorn, crafted with love in the convenience of your microwave. This delightful snack combines the perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness, making it a crowd-pleaser at movie nights, parties, or as a guilt-free treat. With just a handful of pantry staples and a few simple steps, you can create this classic carnival delight in the comfort of your own kitchen. Discover two variations of this timeless treat: the classic caramel popcorn, with its rich and buttery flavor, and the decadent chocolate caramel popcorn, where the combination of chocolate and caramel takes this snack to a whole new level of indulgence. Get ready to satisfy your sweet cravings with this irresistible, homemade caramel popcorn made in the microwave.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN



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Caramel popcorn made in under 15 minutes with the miracle of the microwave. Easy and fun - not to mention delicious.

Provided by SUBGIRL

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup margarine
¼ cup light corn syrup
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Place the popped popcorn into a large brown paper bag. Set aside.
  • In a 2 quart casserole dish, or other heat-proof glass dish, combine the brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, salt and vanilla. Heat for 3 minutes in the microwave, then take out and stir until well blended. Return to the microwave, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from microwave, and stir in the baking soda.
  • Pour syrup over the popcorn in the bag. Roll down the top once or twice to close the bag, and shake to coat the corn. Place bag into the microwave, and cook for 1 minute and 10 seconds. Remove, shake, flip the bag over, and return it to the microwave. Cook for another 1 minute and 10 seconds. Dump the popcorn out onto waxed paper, and let cool until coating is set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 282 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

MICROWAVE CARAMEL AND PEANUT POPCORN



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Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Place the popped popcorn into a large brown paper bag. Set aside. In a 2-quart casserole dish, or other heatproof glass dish, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, vanilla extract and salt. Heat at full power for 3 minutes in the microwave, then take out and stir until well blended. Return to the microwave, and cook for 1 minute and 30 seconds more. Remove from the microwave, and stir in the baking soda. Pour the syrup mixture over the popcorn in the bag. Roll down the top once or twice to close the bag, and shake to coat the popcorn. Place bag into the microwave, and cook for 1 minute 10 seconds. Remove, shake, flip the bag over and return it to the microwave. Cook for another 1 minute and 10 seconds. Dump the popcorn out onto waxed paper, and let cool until coating is set. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

QUICK MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN



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One of my students brought this to class to share with the kids for a party.The kids devoured it and I liked it so much I got it as a gift for Christmas! EDIT: Please make sure to watch this very closely as you may need to cut back the cooking time depending on the power of your microwave. Also- Please see Mamophet's review. I don't recommend reducing this recipe- If you absolutely must reduce it, please use accurate measurements in order to have edible popcorn. The ratio of popcorn to caramel needs to be maintained and the cooking time should be reduced as well.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 20 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

20 cups microwave popped popcorn (each regular pkg is 10 cups)
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup honey
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Pop popcorn and pour into a brown paper bag.
  • Put all ingredients except soda and popcorn into a bowl and microwave on high for 3 minutes.
  • Stir, and microwave 3 minutes more.
  • Stir, add soda, and stir again.
  • Pour over popcorn in paper bag and stir to coat evenly.
  • Fold top of bag, microwave 1 minute, stir well.
  • Microwave 1 minute, stir.
  • Microwave 30 seconds, stir.
  • Microwave 30 seconds, stir.
  • Pour onto foil to cool.

MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN



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Make and share this Microwave Caramel Popcorn recipe from Food.com.

Provided by happynana

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 quarts popped popcorn
brown paper bag
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Put popped popcorn in large brown paper bag.
  • Mix together butter, sugar and white syrup in microwave safe bowl.
  • Microwave on high for 2 - 4 minutes, uncovered. Microwaves can vary so please watch closely.
  • Remove and stir.
  • Microwave on high 2 minutes longer.
  • Remove and stir in baking soda.
  • Pour over popcorn, stirringwith a wooden spoon.
  • Fold bag and place in microwave for 1 1/2 minutes on high.
  • Remove and shake well.
  • Return to microwave for 1/2 minute on high.
  • Shake and remove.

OLD FASHIONED CARAMEL POPCORN IN THE MICROWAVE!



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My mother used to make caramel popcorn for us kids on special occasions, except she made it in the oven and it took FOREVER! This replicates the old fashioned hardened caramel coated popcorn. She got her first Amana "Radarange" and this recipe from a lady named Pat Tyner at church and our lives were forever changed... yummy caramel popcorn that was easy for mom and no waiting for us impatient, whiny kids. We've been making this recipe for many, MANY years. Posting the original recipe for safe keeping. I've added a few updates... feel free to do the same!

Provided by CheCheCherie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 8m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 cup popcorn (un-popped)
1/4 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Pop popcorn. (Update: 2- 3.5 oz bags popped microwave popcorn can be substituted, approximately same volume).
  • Put popped popcorn in a large, brown paper grocery bag.
  • Stovetop: Add syrup, sugar and butter to a pan and bring to a boil for two minutes. (Update: In a microwave safe bowl, nuke until ingredients are melted and bubbly, 3-5 minutes.).
  • Add vanilla and baking powder and stir briefly.
  • While foaming, quickly pour caramel into the brown bag, over the popped popcorn. Roll the top of the bag together until closed and shake well.
  • Place brown bag into the microwave and nuke 45 seconds.
  • Remove bag from the microwave and shake well. Do not open the bag.
  • Repeat steps: nuke for 45 seconds, remove, shake well, 3 more times.
  • Nuke again for 30 seconds, remove, shake well and pour onto baking sheets to cool. Toss the bag.
  • Caramel will harden as it cools, break apart and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 34.9, Sodium 309.8, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 26.2, Protein 0.3

MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN



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Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bags white popcorn
1/2 cup salted butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 grocery store brown paper bag

Steps:

  • Pop popcorn, remove seeds and place in a large store sized paper bag. Set aside. In a microwave safe bowl, add butter, corn syrup, brown sugar and salt. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir. Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir. Add vanilla and baking soda and stir well. Pour over popcorn in brown paper bag. Roll shut and shake well. Place paper bag with popcorn in it into the microwave and cook on high for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from microwave and shake well. Pour onto a jelly roll cookie sheet and spread out. Allow to cool and eat immediately!

EASY MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN



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I started making this a few years ago right around halloween. I've made it the more "complicated" way, but always come back to the ease of preparation in this recipe.

Provided by Laurel Groff

Categories     Popcorn

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg microwave popcorn, popped (10 cups)
1/3 c butter, unsalted
2/3 c brown sugar, packed
1/3 c light corn syrup
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Place popcorn in a large microwave-safe glass bowl, set aside.
  • 2. In another glass bowl, microwave the butter until melted, about 45 seconds. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Microwave on high until mixture boils, 1 to 3 minutes, stirring once, then on high for 3 minutes without stirring. Remove bowl and stir in soda and vanilla.
  • 3. Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn and stir until most of the popcorn is coated. Microwave on 70% power for 1 minute. Remove and stir, then microwave at 70% for 1 more minute. Remove and stir again to coat popcorn evenly. Pour popcorn onto wax paper and cool completely, about ten minutes. Break apart and serve, or store in an airtight container.

CREAMY CARAMEL MICROWAVE POPCORN



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I prefer this recipe to other caramel recipes because it uses sweetened condensed milk which gives the popcorn a nice creamy taste. Made in the microwave, this recipe is quick and easy to make.

Provided by VillageMom

Categories     Candy

Time 15m

Yield 20 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
20 cups popped popcorn
salted peanuts (as many as you desire)

Steps:

  • Mix the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup in a microwaveable bowl.
  • Microwave on high for two minutes.
  • Stir mixture and microwave for two more minutes.
  • Add 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk.
  • Microwave three more minutes.
  • Stir in 1/2 tsp vanilla.
  • Mix the popcorn and peanuts in a large container.
  • Combine the microwave mixture with the popcorn mixture.
  • Mix well.
  • Store in an airtight container.

MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN



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I received this recipe from a lady in Egypt I play cards with on the internet. Tastes just as good made with margarine as it does with butter. WARNING- addictive!!!

Provided by Una Rose

Categories     Candy

Time 5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bag of micro-wave popcorn
1/4 lb margarine or 1/4 lb butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup miniature marshmallow

Steps:

  • Pop the micro-wave popcorn and put in a bowl.
  • Place margarine, brown sugar and marshmallows in microwave proof bowl; microwave for two minutes.
  • Stir well and pour over popcorn.

MICROWAVE CARAMEL POPCORN



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Categories     Pear

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 quarts popped popcorn
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. light corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Steps:

  • 1.Place the popped popcorn into a large brown paper bag. Set aside. 2.In a 2 quart casserole dish, or other heat-proof glass dish, combine the brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, salt and vanilla. Heat for 3 minutes in the microwave, then take out and stir until well blended. Return to the microwave, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from microwave, and stir in the baking soda. 3.Pour syrup over the popcorn in the bag. Roll down the top once or twice to close the bag, and shake to coat the corn. Place bag into the microwave, and cook for 1 minute and 10 seconds. Remove, shake, flip the bag over, and return it to the microwave. Cook for another 1 minute and 10 seconds. Dump the popcorn out onto waxed paper, and let cool until coating is set. Store in an airtight container.

Tips:

  • Use fresh popcorn kernels. Fresh kernels will pop better and result in a more flavorful popcorn.
  • Don't overcrowd the bowl. If you overcrowd the bowl, the popcorn won't have enough room to pop and will end up being chewy.
  • Be careful not to overcook the popcorn. Overcooked popcorn will be tough and chewy.
  • Add your favorite toppings. Once the popcorn is popped, you can add your favorite toppings, such as butter, salt, cheese, or caramel.

Conclusion:

Making caramel popcorn in the microwave is a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious snack. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a batch of fresh, hot caramel popcorn ready in minutes. So next time you're craving a sweet and salty snack, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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