Cinnamon & Cayenne Caramel Corn
Caramel corn is the perfect light snack for any party. But when you elevate it with the flavors of cinnamon (for sweetness) and cayenne (for a bit of kick), it’s that much better!
Servings: 16 cups
Ingredients
- 4 qt popped popcorn
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Spray a large brown grocery bag with nonstick baking spray.
- Pour the prepared popcorn into the grocery bag and set aside.4 qt popped popcorn
- In a large bowl, combine the sugar, butter, corn syrup, salt, cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Cook in the microwave for 3 minutes. Stir and cook 1 ½ minutes. Stir and cook an additional 1 minute until the mixture is thickened and bubbling throughout.1 cup light brown sugar, 8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, ¼ cup light corn syrup, ½ tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- Immediately stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. Stir vigorously to ensure no dry baking soda remains.1 tsp vanilla extract, ¾ tsp baking soda
- Pour over popcorn in bag. Fold over the top of the bag tightly and shake for 30 seconds to evenly coat the popcorn in caramel.
- Place bag in microwave and cook 1 minute. Shake the bag for 20 seconds, turn upside down and cook an additional minute.
- Remove from microwave and pour on two parchment-lined baking sheets. Allow to cool 30 minutes and serve. Once cooled, the popcorn can be placed in airtight containers for up to one week.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 187kcal