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Mum’s Candy Popcorn

bowl of rainbow candy popcorn
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 10 min Rest Time: 2 hour Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
Servings 6
Description

This bright and colorful candy popcorn is the perfect sweet snack for any party, or just a random weekday afternoon. 

Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup popcorn kernels
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • food coloring (as many colors as desired)
Instructions

  1. Pop the popcorn and set aside

  2. Add sugar, water and butter to a large heavy bottom sauce pan and bring to a boil

  3. Once sugar has reached a boil reduce heat to medium-low and stir mixture constantly for three minutes

  4. Add sugar mixture to separate bowls, one for each color and add a few drops of food coloring. Stir to combine

  5. Pour colored sugar over popcorn and toss to combine, repeating for each color

  6. Place coated popcorn on a parchment lined baking tray to set

Notes

Store popcorn in a ziplock bag at room temperature for up to three days

Keywords: Popcorn, Candy Popcorn, Mum's Recipe
Read it online: https://mandymaccbakes.com/recipes/mums-candy-popcorn/