Description
A fun and spooky twist on traditional popcorn that adds a splash of color and flavor, perfect for movie nights or Halloween gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 1/2 cup butter
- Red food coloring (a few drops)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Salt (optional)
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn according to package instructions until you have about 10 cups of popped popcorn.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then remove from heat.
- Add sugar, corn syrup, and a pinch of salt to the melted butter and stir well. Return to low heat and mix in red food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Pour the syrup over the popcorn in a large bowl, tossing to coat evenly.
- Spread the coated popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow to cool and harden for about 30 minutes.
- Once set, break apart and serve in Halloween-themed bags or bowls.
Notes
For extra fun, you can mix in candy pieces or nuts after coating the popcorn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg