Description
Indulge in the sweet and crunchy delight of Coconut Caramel Popcorn. This homemade treat combines the rich flavors of caramel with the tropical essence of coconut, creating a snack that is perfect for parties or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn:
- 10 cups plain popped popcorn
Caramel:
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Popcorn Mix: Combine popcorn and shredded coconut in a large bowl.
- Make Caramel: In a saucepan, melt butter, then add brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Boil gently, then cook without stirring for 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla.
- Coat Popcorn: Pour caramel over popcorn mix, stir gently to coat, then spread on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes for even coating.
- Cool and Serve: Allow popcorn to cool on the sheet, break into clusters, and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For extra coconut flavor, drizzle with melted coconut oil or sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
