Shamrock Popcorn

Shamrock Popcorn

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

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

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)

394
Calories
21g
Fat
53g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
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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