Werther's Popcorn Recipe With Caramel
Make irresistible Werther’s Popcorn with caramel at home! Easy, crunchy, and buttery, this recipe is perfect for movie nights, parties, or gifting.
Equipment & Tools
- Whirly Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper – For perfectly popped kernels.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons – To measure your ingredients accurately.
- Oven – To bake the caramel-coated popcorn for crispiness.
- Large Stockpot – To melt butter, sugar, and caramels while stirring.
- Parchment Paper-Lined Baking Sheet – Prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Spatula or Spoon – To stir popcorn into the caramel mixture.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popcorn Kernels
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 2 tbsp Nutiva Coconut Oil
- 24 Werther’s Original Soft Vanilla Crème Caramel Candy
- 6 tbsp Light Brown Sugar
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
Instructions
- Measure Ingredients – Pre-measure all ingredients. Unwrap caramels and keep them on parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Make Popcorn – Heat coconut oil in the Whirly Pop on medium. Add popcorn kernels once melted. Turn the crank until popping slows, then remove from heat. Pour onto a parchment-lined sheet and remove unpopped kernels. Transfer to a bowl.
- Preheat Oven – Set oven to 200°F.
- Make Caramel – Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until combined. Quickly add Werther’s caramels, stirring to prevent burning. Scrape the pan bottom regularly.
- Add Baking Soda – Once caramels are melted, add baking soda. Stir until it dissolves and becomes puffy (about 30 seconds). Remove from heat immediately.
- Coat Popcorn – Quickly stir popcorn into the caramel mixture until evenly coated. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake – Bake at 200°F for 12-15 minutes, turning every 6 minutes to avoid burning.
- Cool and Serve – Let popcorn rest on the sheet for 1 hour uncovered. Break up clusters if needed. Serve once crisp.
Notes
Work quickly when mixing caramel to prevent burning.
Ensure popcorn is fully cooled before storing to maintain crispiness.
Use a deep stockpot to allow space for stirring without spilling.
Prepping caramels ahead of time makes the process smoother.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 419kcal (21%)Carbohydrates: 55g (18%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 21g (32%)Cholesterol: 31mg (10%)Sodium: 150mg (7%)Potassium: 180mg (5%)Sugar: 38g (42%)Calcium: 40mg (4%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
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