Cinnamon Caramel Corn with White Chocolate & Pecans

This deliciousHomemade Caramel Corn Recipeis made with cinnamon, pecans, and a white chocolate drizzle! It’s the most addicting and festive fall treat you’ve tasted!

I love popcorn,like love it love it.We eat it pretty much every day and I’m not sad about it. I consider it one of my favorite whole grains. Most of the time we are just butter and salt kind of people, but when the craving for caramel corn hits, I’m happy to oblige. This cinnamon caramel corn is one of my all-time favorite recipes! It’s so easy to make. It’s a soft caramel corn without being sticky, and the addition of nuts and cinnamon (and chocolate!) really make it a delicious dessert. It’s one of the stand-outs inmy round-up of popcorn recipes.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Perfect for Gifting: It’s easy to put in cute baggies for gift giving and holidays.
• Easy to Make: Simple ingredients and easy steps so it’s very beginner friendly.
• Delicious Flavor Combo: Cinnamon, caramel, and white chocolate are an amazing combination.

Ingredients

• Popped Popcorn
• Butter
• Corn Syrup
• Brown Sugar
• Salt
• Baking Soda
• Vanilla
• Ground Cinnamon
• Pecans or Other Favorite Nuts
• White Chocolate Chips
• Coarse Salt, for sprinkling, optional

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

How to Make Cinnamon Caramel Corn with White Chocolate and Pecans

Step #1. Preheat the oven and prep a baking sheet. Set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, corn syrup, brown sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda, cinnamon, and vanilla.

Step #3. Bake for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through and after removing from oven.

Step #2. Add the popcorn and nuts to a very large bowl. Add the caramel to the popcorn mixture and stir well to coat. Spread the popcorn mixture on the baking sheet.

Step #4. Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler or microwave. Drizzle over the caramel corn. Sprinkle with coarse salt, if desired. Let cool completely, break into chunks, and serve.

Recipe FAQs

Expert Tips

• If you don’ t have a popcorn popper, just follow the directions on the bag of popcorn kernels; it tells you how to use a pot and make it on your stove!
• If you don’t own coarse salt yet, it’s time to get it.Look for it in a box near the other salt. It’ll be labeled Kosher salt. It’s bigger pieces that are flat like the kind on pretzels.
• Looking for an air popper to meet all your popcorn popping needs?I’ve had this oneair popperfor years, and it works great.
• You can substitute the cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice for a twist on this caramel popcorn.

More Popcorn Recipes to Consider

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This recipe was originally published in March 2010 and has been rephotographed and updated in December 2018.