Best Caramel Corn with Sweetened Condensed Milk
Indulge in the Best Caramel Corn with Sweetened Condensed Milk—an irresistible snack that combines crunchy popcorn with a creamy, luscious caramel coating. This delightful treat is perfect for movie nights, parties, or simply as a sweet indulgence at home. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create this crowd-pleasing snack in about 30 minutes. Whether you’re enjoying it straight from the bowl or packaging it as a gift, this caramel corn is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 bags of white microwave popcorn or 1 cup popped kernels
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn according to package instructions and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup until well combined. Bring to a boil while stirring for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Spread the coated popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Allow it to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg