Peppermint Popcorn

Make two batches of this peppermint-flavored popcorn, one red and one green, and mix them together for a sweet snack to have on hand during the holidays.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 162 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
• ¼ cup light corn syrup
• ¼ teaspoon green food coloring
• 12 cups popped popcorn

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place popped popcorn into a large roasting pan.

Step 2

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil, without stirring, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Step 3

Stir in food coloring and peppermint extract. Pour over popcorn and stir until well mixed.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring 2 to 4 times during baking. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving, 15 to 20 minutes.