A delicious and festive green St. Paddy’s Day treat!
Ingredients
- 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
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Spread popcorn into 1 large or 2 smaller greased roasting pans.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Pour mixture over popcorn and stir until coated.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, for 45 minutes. Stir popcorn as it cools to break it apart.
Cook’s Note:
You can use up to 18 cups of popped popcorn.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 394 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat9g | 44% |
Cholesterol31mg | 10% |
Sodium414mg | 18% |
Total Carbohydrate53g | 19% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars32g | |
Protein2g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium30mg | 2% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium81mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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