Shamrock Popcorn
Description
Tinted bright green, this delicious sweet popcorn is a delicious and festive St. Patrick's Day treat!
Ingredients
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16 cups popped popcorn, or more to taste
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1 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/2 cup butter
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1/2 cup light corn syrup
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16 drops green food coloring
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Spread popcorn into 1 large or 2 smaller greased roasting pans.
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.
3
Pour mixture over popcorn and stir until coated.
4
Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, for 45 minutes. Stir popcorn as it cools to break it apart.