Ingredients
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- 8 cups popped corn
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the popped corn evenly on the baking sheet.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add sugar and corn syrup, stirring constantly until the mixture boils.
- Let the mixture boil for 2 minutes without stirring.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt.
- Pour the mixture over the popped corn, stirring gently to coat evenly.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Let cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg