Shamrock Popcorn

Tinted bright green, this delicious sweet popcorn is a delicious and festive St. Patrick's Day treat!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 394 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup butter
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 16 cups popped popcorn, or more to taste
• 16 drops green food coloring

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Spread popcorn into 1 large or 2 smaller greased roasting pans.

Step 2

Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and food coloring in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until boiling. Let boil undisturbed for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and baking soda; mixture will foam up then subside.

Step 3

Pour mixture over popcorn and stir until coated.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, for 45 minutes. Stir popcorn as it cools to break it apart.