Popcorn Brittle

By Reen

Ingredients

• 5 1/2 cups popcorn, popped without salt or fat
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 6 tbsp light colored corn syrup
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tbsp molasses
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with foil. Coat the foil with cooking spray. Set aside.

Place the popcorn in a large zip top plastic bag and seal. Crush the popcorn using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Set aside.

Combine the sugar, syrup, and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Continue to cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 270 degrees, about 8 minutes. Stir in the molasses and butter and cook until the thermometer reads 290 degrees, about 5 minutes. Stir in the baking soda, vanilla, and salt. Stir the popcorn into the boiling syrup mixture. Working quickly, pour the popcorn mixture onto the prepared pan. Spread to 1/4 inch thickness using a wooden spoon coated with cooking spray. Cool completely and break into large pieces.