SHAMROCK POPCORN

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A delicious and festive green St. Paddy's Day treat!

Provided by JLO

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 cups popped popcorn, or more to taste
1 cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup butter
½ cup light corn syrup
16 drops green food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Spread popcorn into 1 large or 2 smaller greased roasting pans.
  • Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and food coloring in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until boiling. Let boil undisturbed for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and baking soda; mixture will foam up then subside.
  • Pour mixture over popcorn and stir until coated.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, for 45 minutes. Stir popcorn as it cools to break it apart.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 413.6 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

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