6 quarts of popped popcorn (2-3 large bags of microwave popcorn)
1 cup butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt (optional, i use microwave popcorn so i don't)
1 package cinnamon red hot candies (12 oz - about 1 to 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• spread popcorn in a lightly buttered roasting pan or cookie sheet. bake at 250º while preparing syrup.
• pour cinnamon candies into a 2 cup measure. fill remaining space to the top with sugar.
• place in a heavy pan; add butter, salt & corn syrup. bring to a boil; boil for 5 minutes.
• remove from heat; carefully stir in baking soda.
• pour over popcorn, stirring to coat. (you don't have to use all the mixture.)
• continue to bake at 250º for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
• remove from oven; let cool. break into pieces; store in an airtight container..
ENJOY!!!!
Popcorn recipe and image by: sandytoesandpopsicles.blogspot.com
