the best recipe ever! Don't change a thing!

Oh my gosh, this is excellent! It's great for a football game, too. The fans wanted more!

Man - O - Man, this is SO good! I love this recipe! I did cut the butter down to 1/2 a cup, and microwaved it in a brown grocery bag as suggested for 4 intervals of 30 seconds. That is so much easier than an hour in the oven. We end up eating so much we're stuffed. Since the average rating is 5 stars out of over 750 reviews, you can't go wrong on this one. Great for a party or movie night!

I was reluctant to try this recipe as I have burned caramel before. But it was a slow Sunday afternoon and I had the ingredients on hand and threw it together. Simply amazing...buttery and decadent! I went with a full cup of butter but will halve it next time. I didn't want to take any chances and alter the recipe. I popped 1/2 C of kernels in my Whirley Pop and it was the perfect amount. I added two cups of peanuts as well. Can't wait to make another batch!

This turned out perfectly! So yummy and addicting. Had people over to watch the opening ceremony of the Olympics and the whole batch was gone by the end. So so good. The only complaint that I have is that its pretty messy to make... hot sugar everywhere! Definitly use a BIG bowl for mixing the caramel.

Great. Way more caramel than needed for 5 Qts of popcorn- more like 8 qts. Substituted honey for half of the corn syrup. Also, I boiled the sauce longer. If you want a chewier result, cook only 30 min in oven, take out, form in balls if you want. It's stickier and chewier. I like both.

HELPFUL TIPS NOT MENTIONED: I was doubtful about this recipe but let me tell you that my husband's soldiers went bonkers over something that was SO QUICK to make (and I'm a slow poke)! It's not necessary to put the popcorn in the oven prior to mixing the caramel on top. I was able to to finish the sauce as the popcorn popped. However, if you have trouble mixing in the caramel that I do recommend just dumping it on top instead of trying to keep a thin stream ...just stick it in the oven for a few minutes for it to get hot again & then you can finish mixing! :) As mentioned, the caramel will become foamy so don't worry, and do not try adding the vanilla PRIOR to taking it off the oven! I use two disposable foil pans for turkeys side by side in the oven. I used three bags of buttered popcorn (brand REALLY isn't important), and I also don't find using cheap no-brand brown sugar to be a problem. Really! I've used all kinds of combinations of nuts and prefer macadamian and/or almonds. I like using two pans b/c it gives you room to stir comfortably. Be sure when you take out the pan to stir to get the bottom REAL well or you'll have one solid layer of caramel on the bottom. Also, be sure to let this cool before breaking as directed in the recipe but stir one last time when you take it out of the oven. You must put this back in the oven when the caramel begins to stiffen up b/c continuing to stir at this point is pointless as it breaks pieces of popcorn.

10 stars! The only problem will be not eating it before the party.

MY HEAVENS!!! this is a pregnant woman's DELIGHT!!!! i like my popcorn only "drizzled with caramel" (not covered/drenched LOL) i used 4 bags of microwaved 3.5 oz bags of popcorn... it was PERFECT!! next time i'll try 2 bags, and only half the recipe... was hard to stop eating it as i was putting it in the baking sheets!!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING SUCH A DELIGHT!!

I make exactly according to recipe. Perfect every time...a new family favorite!

I made this yesterday for "Thanksgiving at the Pub" and the entire batch was gone. I found it a bit difficult to stir and coat in the bowl, but once in the oven had no problems. I didn't change a thing but next time might add some cashews. Very addicting! Update - I've made this several times. This last time, I poured the caramel over the popcorn in a brown paper grocery bag and shook! Much easier than attempting to stir in a bowl. Still one of our faves!

ummm ummm good! 2 bags of microwave popcorn and a cup of peanuts are perfect with this caramel recipe. I baked it for only about 40 minutes, stirring every 10. It was fabulous, all my friends raved. 7/11/08 Update: I put aside my skeptical thoughts and followed other reviewers by decreasing the butter to only 1 stick (1/2 cup). It still turned out amazing! I can't believe it! Oh, and those people who use 3 bags of microwave popcorn....I don't know what they're thinking because I barely had enough caramel to coat my 2 bags. Seriously. This is a fabulous recipe, though. Make it, you won't be sorry!

delicious! thanks!

This was sooo delicious and easy. I will definitely be using this again!

I followed the recipe exactly. All I can say is...WOW! I love caramel popcorn and always look forward to getting it on our beach vacations but this stuff is FANTASTIC! I cannot believe how good it is, and so easy to make! I am definitely keeping this recipe on hand as one of my go-to snacks for when we have a party! Thank you!!

This recipe is great. I have used it numerous times since finding it a month ago. I don't even buy caramel popcorn anymore. This is the first caramel popcorn recipe that I've used and it will the last. Also great with Pecans added.