Peppermint Popcorn
Description
Make two batches of this peppermint-flavored popcorn, one red and one green, and mix them together for a sweet snack to have on hand during the holidays.
Ingredients
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12 cups popped popcorn
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1 cup white sugar
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1/4 cup light corn syrup
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon green food coloring
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1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place popped popcorn into a large roasting pan.
2
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil, without stirring, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
3
Stir in food coloring and peppermint extract. Pour over popcorn and stir until well mixed.
4
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring 2 to 4 times during baking. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving, 15 to 20 minutes.