Grandmas Chocolate Popcorn Food

CHOCOLATE POPCORN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Oil a 10x15 inch baking pan with sides.
• Place popcorn and peanuts into a large, metal bowl, and set aside. Stir together the sugar, corn syrup, cocoa powder, and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla, then pour over the popcorn. Stir until the popcorn is well coated. Spread the popcorn into the prepared pan.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring several times.
• Remove from the oven, and allow to cool to room temperature. Break into small clumps, and store in an airtight container.

GRANDMA'S CARAMEL POPCORN

Steps:

• Melt butter in large pot; stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt.
• Bring to a boil stirring constantly. Continue to boil for 5 minutes WITHOUT stirring.
• While boiling - place popped corn in 2 extra-large shallow baking pans.
• Set aside.
• Remove butter and sugar mixture from heat and stir in baking soda, vanilla & caramel flavorings.
• Pour over popped corn and stir well to coat.
• Bake in 250F oven for 1 hour; stir every 15 minutes.
• Preparation & cooking time does not include popping the corn.

GRANDMA'S CHOCOLATE POPCORN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix popcorn, cereal and peanuts, if using; set aside. Combine chocolate and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes until melted, stirring after every minute. Pour over popcorn mixture, tossing to coat well. Spread onto a large greased non-stick baking sheet; cool completely. Break apart; store in an airtight container up to 5 days.