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Peppermint Popcorn

Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword baked candy popcorn, green popcorn, holiday popcorn, peppermint popcorn
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Oven-baked popcorn coated in a boiled butter and sugar syrup flavored with peppermint and tinted green. Cool completely and store airtight for a minty holiday snack.

Ingredients

  • 3 quarts freshly air-popped plain popcorn unseasoned
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon green food coloring

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 250°F.
  • Spread the popcorn in a large, shallow baking or roasting pan.
  • In a 2-quart saucepan, melt the butter.
  • Stir in the sugar, salt, and corn syrup. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil.
  • Boil for 5 minutes without stirring.
  • Take it off the heat and stir in the peppermint extract and green food coloring.
  • Pour over the popcorn and stir until evenly coated.
  • Bake for 1 hour, stirring 3 to 4 times.
  • Let cool completely, then keep in an airtight container.

Notes

Sealed at room temperature in a cool, dry place; use within about a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 49g | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1.3g | Fat: 9.7g | Saturated Fat: 5.9g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 303IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 4.7mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 10 servings; freshly air-popped plain popcorn counted as air-popped popcorn, butter or margarine (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.