Sticky Popcorn Food

STICKY POPCORN

Steps:

• Place butter, corn syrup, and sugar in a medium saucepan on medium heat.
• Bring to a boil.
• Boil for 2 minutes, then stir in vanilla.
• Pour mixture over popped popcorn.
• Add sprinkles and enjoy!

STICKY POPCORN

Steps:

• Combine marshmallows, butter, and brown sugar in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth, 30 to 60 seconds.
• Place popcorn in a bowl and pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn; stir to coat.

STICKY AND SWEET POPCORN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line two baking sheets with a silicon mat or parchment paper sprayed with baking spray.
• Place the popcorn in an extra-large bowl.
• Melt the butter in a medium sauce pot. Add the sugar, corn syrup and salt and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the baking soda. Once incorporated, stir in the walnuts and cranberries. Pour the mixture over the popcorn and toss to coat evenly.
• Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Break into pieces and serve.

STICKY POPCORN

Steps:

• In a very large microwaveable bowl (mine holds 32 cups) combine popcorn, marshmallows, and nuts; set aside.
• In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, bring salt, butter, sugar, and corn syrup to a boil for 3 minutes; stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and add vanilla (careful, it boils up a bit).
• Pour over popcorn mixture, stir till popcorn is well coated and marshmallows are melted (microwave if necessary in 30 second intervals) then add candy pieces.
• Eat as is or make into popcorn balls.

CARAMEL POPCORN (NOT TOO SWEET OR STICKY)

Steps:

• Prepare microwave popcorn as directed on bag.
• Remove any unpopped kernels.
• In 2 quart microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter on high until melted, about 1& 1/2 minutes.
• Stir in sugar and corn syrup, and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes.
• Stir in vanilla and baking soda until blended.
• Stir in popcorn, mixing well.
• (It may be a bit tricky to mix the popcorn in at first, but the more you stir, the easier it gets.) If you are using nuts, add them here too.
• Microwave on high for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes to coat popcorn evenly.
• Transfer caramel corn to tray lined with waxed paper, or parchment paper.
• Cool and break popcorn apart.
• Store in airtight container.

STICKY POPCORN POTS

Steps:

• Put the popping corn in a lidded bowl and microwave on High for 21⁄2-3 mins.
• Tip into a big bowl and repeat four more times. Can be made and kept in an airtight container up to a day ahead. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pan, then tip in the sugar. Heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the caramel over the popcorn and stir to coat. Cool, then serve in plastic cups.