Popcorn Brittle Recipe

Name: Popcorn Brittle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 5 1/2 cups popcorn, popped without salt or fat; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 6 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons molasses; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
5 1/2 cups popcorn, popped without salt or fat
1 1/2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

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 water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook 1 minute or until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Cook, without stirring, until candy thermometer registers 270u00b0 (about 8 minutes). Stir in molasses and butter; cook until thermometer registers 290u00b0 (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 1/4-inch thickness using a wooden spoon coated with cooking spray. Cool completely; break into large pieces.
4
Note: Store brittle in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.

336

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 5 1/2 cups popcorn, popped without salt or fat, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 6 tablespoons light corn syrup, and more.

Yes, Popcorn Brittle falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Popcorn Brittle

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