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POPCORN BRITTLE Recipe

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Cooking spray

5 ½ cups popcorn, popped without salt
1 ½ cups sugar
6 tablespoons light-colored corn syrup
¼ cup water

3 tablespoons molasses

½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
Directions:
Directions:
1. Line a baking sheet with foil; coat foil with cooking spray. Set aside.

2. Place popcorn in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal. Crush popcorn using a meat mallet or rolling pin; set aside.
3. Combine sugar, syrup, and ¼ cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook 1 minute or until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer registers 270° (about 8 minutes). Stir in molasses and butter; cook until thermometer registers 290° (about 5 minutes). Stir in baking soda, vanilla, and salt. Stir popcorn into boiling syrup mixture. Working quickly, pour popcorn mixture onto prepared pan; spread to ¼ inch thickness using a wooden spoon coated with cooking spray. Cool completely; break into large pieces.
Note: Store brittle in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.

 

 

 

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