Goblin's Orange Popcorn

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Trick-or-treaters will love to munch this colorful popcorn that packs a crispy crunch and sweet flavor.

  • 4

Ingredients

  • 4 quarts popped popcorn
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • Dash salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 drops yellow food coloring
  • 4 drops red food coloring

Preparation

Step 1

Place popcorn in a very large bowl. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Sir in the sugar, corn syrup and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla and food coloring. Pour over popcorn; toss to coat. Transfer to two 15-in x 10-in x 1-in baking pans coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 250F for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight containers.