Best Root Beer Popcorn Recipes

Root Beer Popcorn image

Provided by KookingChallenged

Time 1h

Yield 6 Quarts, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 quarts popped corn
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup butter
1/2 cup light Karo syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1 -2 tablespoon root beer extract
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
nuts (optional)

Steps:

Bring first 6 ingredients barely to a boil. Remove from heat. Add last 2 ingredients & stir.
Pour over popped corn & mix well.
Bake 250º for one hour; stirring every 15 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.2, Fat 34, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 570.6, Carbohydrate 89.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 59.1, Protein 2.7

Bubba's Friday Night Root Beer Popcorn Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by sherree

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup unpopped popcorn kernels
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 cup white corn syrup (Karo)
1/8 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoons Root Beer flavor
1 drop of Americolor "Orange" food coloring gel or equal

Steps:

This recipe can also be doubled successfully. 1. Pop the popcorn kernels. Set aside in 2 large bowls. 2. Over medium heat, melt the butter in a medium sauce pan. 3. Add the corn syrup and water. Stir. 4. Add the sugar. Make sure not to let any sugar stick to the edges of the pan. If one grain of sugar is left undissolved, it can cause the whole batch to crystallize. 5. Bring to a boil and continue to cook until the mixture reaches 235-245 degrees. (Please use a candy thermometer). It is important for the mixture to reach this temperature, if it doesn't the candy will not harden properly. 6. Add the baking soda and stir quickly as the mixture begins to bubble. Once bubbly and frothy, remove the pan from heat. 7. Add the flavor and food coloring until mixed in. 8. Pour over the popped popcorn in both bowls. Fold into the popcorn until evenly coated.