Vanilla Flavored Popcorn

Name: Vanilla Flavored Popcorn
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 quarts popped popcorn; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla extract

Submitted by Charlotte J

"I bought some vanilla flavored popcorn a few years back. It had kind of a clear candy coating on it. I think I'll try using clear vanilla extract when I make this. I hope this will come close to what I had. Found on recipe tips."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 6
Serves:: 12

ingredients

3 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup sugar
¹⁄₂ cup butter
¹⁄₄ cup light corn syrup
¹⁄₄ teaspoon baking soda
¹⁄₂ teaspoon vanilla extract or 1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla extract

directions

Pop the popcorn and set aside in a large bowl.
Combine the sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Allow to boil for about 2 minutes, stir occasionally.
The mixture will be a light golden color.
Remove from the heat and add in the baking soda and vanilla extract.
Stir until the baking soda is mixed in evenly.
Pour the mixture over the popcorn.
Stir until the popcorn is evenly coated.
Pour coated popcorn out onto a surface lined with wax paper.
Break the popcorn into smaller pieces and then allow to cool.
Store in a sealable plastic bag or an airtight container.
If stored in a cool dry area, the popcorn should stay fresh for up to 2 or 3 weeks.