CREEPY CANDIED CORN

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I couldn't stop eating this popcorn when I first tried it at a friend's party. My generous pal offered the recipe, and now I bring it to gatherings often. Color your corn an eerie green hue to add a spooky effect at Halloween. -Courtney D Wilson, Fresno, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 7 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 packages (3.3 ounces each) butter-flavored microwave popcorn
1-1/3 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 5 drops green food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°. Pop popcorn according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer to two very large bowls; discard any unpopped kernels., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 3 minutes., Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and, if desired, food coloring. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat. Spread in a single layer on greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans., Bake 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Remove from pans and place on waxed paper to cool. Break into clusters. Store in airtight containers.

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