Chocolate Toffee Caramel Corn (Gluten-Free Recipe)

Name: Chocolate Toffee Caramel Corn (Gluten-Free Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 32 cups plain popped popcorn; 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar; 1 cup Land O Lakes Butter; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon gluten-free vanilla; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips; 1 cup toffee bits; Coarse grain sea salt, if desired

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 225F.
2
Place popcorn into roasting pan; set aside.
3
Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt in saucepan.
4
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes or until mixture comes to a full boil.
5
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
6
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda.
7
Carefully pour hot syrup mixture over popcorn in pan; stir until well coated.
8
Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes, or until caramel corn is crisp.
9
Immediately place caramel corn onto waxed paper.
10
Cool completely.
11
Place bittersweet chocolate chips into bowl.
12
Microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, 1-2 minutes or until melted.
13
Drizzle over cooled caramel corn.
14
Immediately sprinkle with toffee bits and sea salt, if desired.
15
Let stand until drizzle is set.
16
Store in container with tight-fitting lid.

2745

kcal

Calories

Fat

505

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 32 cups plain popped popcorn, 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar, 1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Toffee Caramel Corn (Gluten-Free Recipe) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!