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Ingredients
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½ cup unpopped popcorn
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1 cup white sugar
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½ cup light corn syrup
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½ cup butter
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¼ cup water
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
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Pop popcorn in an air popper according to manufacturer's instructions.
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Combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, and water in a heavy saucepan over medium heat; cook until toffee syrup temperature reaches 280 degrees F (138 degrees C) using a candy thermometer, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
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Mix toffee syrup with popcorn in a large bowl until evenly combined.
Cook's Note:
I prefer Mexican vanilla extract, but traditional works well too.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
304 | Calories |
12g | Fat |
50g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 304 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 12g | 16% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 37% |
Cholesterol 31mg | 10% |
Sodium 95mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate 50g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 31g | |
Protein 2g | 3% |
Calcium 8mg | 1% |
Iron 0mg | 2% |
Potassium 41mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.