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Vanilla Popcorn

Name: Vanilla Popcorn
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3 quarts
Ingredients: 3 quarts popped popcorn; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

10 Reviews

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Carolyn Roney

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Taste of Home's Editorial Process

Updated on Oct. 28, 2023

"This sweet crunchy snack is my family's favorite," writes Carolyn Roney of Scipio Center, New York. "For variety, substitute almond extract or maple flavoring or add nuts for extra crunch."

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Vanilla Popcorn

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Yield:3 quarts

Prep:5 min

Cook:5 min

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Ingredients

3 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Directions

1
Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir until mixture is golden, about 2 minutes.

2
Remove from the heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat. Cool slightly; break apart while warm. Store in an airtight container.