Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2/3 cup un-popped popcorn kernels
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup half and half
  • 1 Tbsp light corn syrup
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 6 drops red food coloring ((or any other color you'd like))

Instruction

  • Pop popcorn into a large bowl according to manufactures directions.
  • Pour popped popcorn into two very large mixing bowls, set aside.
  • In a large saucepan whisk together sugar, half and half, corn syrup and salt. Cook over medium high heat, stirring constantly until sugar has dissolved.
  • Heat mixture to 232 degrees, stirring occasionally. Immediately remove from heat and pour in vanilla and food coloring. Drizzle mixture over popped popcorn.
  • Gently stir popcorn until mixture is evenly coated and coating begins to dry (you'll notice the popcorn kernels separating).
  • Pour mixture onto waxed paper and allow to dry about 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container.