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Zombie Popcorn
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
1
hour
hour
Total Time
1
hour
hour
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
cups
Calories
2500
A fun and colorful treat perfect for Halloween or themed parties, featuring green-tinted popcorn coated with a sweet, crunchy caramel mixture.
Ingredients
Popcorn
16
cups
popped popcorn
1
cup
butter
(divided)
2
cup
granulated sugar
(divided)
1/2
cup
light corn syrup
(divided)
1
tsp
salt
(divided)
1
tsp
vanilla extract
(divided)
1
tsp
light green food coloring
1
tsp
moss green food coloring
1
tsp
brown food coloring
2
tsp
baking soda
(divided)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Spread popcorn on baking sheets.
In two saucepans, melt 1/2 of the butter, then stir in sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 4 minutes.
Divide the caramel mixture into bowls, add food coloring, and mix until evenly colored. Stir in baking soda.
Pour caramel over popcorn, stir to coat, then bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool before serving.
Notes
Use fresh popcorn for best results and ensure even coating for a crunchy treat.
Calories:
2500
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
popcorn