Shamrock Popcorn

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 55 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Tinted bright green, this delicious sweet popcorn is a delicious and festive St. Patrick's Day treat!

Ingredients

16 cups popped popcorn, or more to taste
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
16 drops green food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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.