Irresistible Caramel Peppermint Popcorn Crunch
Indulge in this festive treat featuring buttery popcorn coated in sweet caramel and a refreshing peppermint twist. Perfect for movie nights or holiday gatherings!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels using an air popper or stovetop method. Place popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl, ensuring no unpopped kernels remain.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, unsalted butter, light corn syrup, and salt. Stir continuously until boiling. Allow to bubble for about four minutes without stirring.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn. Gently toss with a spatula until all pieces are evenly coated.
- While the popcorn is still warm, sprinkle crushed peppermint candies over it and toss to distribute evenly.
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Spread the popcorn mixture onto a lined baking sheet in an even layer. Bake for one hour, stirring every fifteen minutes to enhance crispiness.
- Once baked, let cool completely on the baking sheet before breaking into clusters for serving. Enjoy in festive bowls or bags!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg