Butter Toffee Popcorn Recipe
The Butter Toffee Popcorn Recipe is a sweet, crunchy and buttery treat that tastes just like the classic snack you buy at fairs and popcorn shops.
Ingredients
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ cup water
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Prepare the Popcorn
- Pop your popcorn using a popcorn maker or stovetop method.
Remove unpopped kernels.
- Place popcorn in a large mixing bowl.
Make the Toffee Syrup
- In a saucepan, add sugar, butter, water, and a pinch of salt.
- Cook on medium heat until the mixture melts.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 4–5 minutes without stirring.
- The mixture should turn light golden.
Add Vanilla and Baking Soda
- Turn off the heat.
- Add vanilla and baking soda.
- The mixture will bubble — this is normal.
- Stir quickly.
Coat the Popcorn
- Pour the hot toffee mixture over the popped popcorn.
- Stir gently until all popcorn is coated evenly.
Bake for Crispiness
- Spread the coated popcorn on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 250°F (120°C) for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- This step makes the toffee crunchy.
Cool and Break Apart
- Let the popcorn cool completely.
- Break apart any large clusters.
Notes
- Do not skip baking — it makes the popcorn crisp.
- Use fresh, warm popcorn so the coating sticks better.
- Keep stirring the toffee quickly before it sets.
- Add nuts like almonds or pecans for extra crunch.
- Store in an airtight container to keep it crisp.