How to Make Shamrock Popcorn - A Step-by-Step Guide

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a festive and delicious snack? Shamrock Popcorn is the perfect treat to enjoy while watching a parade, attending a party, or simply relaxing at home with loved ones. This tasty green popcorn is not only fun to make, but it's also a hit with both kids and adults, making it the ultimate snack for the holiday.

Shamrock Popcorn is a unique twist on traditional popcorn, as it's flavored and colored with...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Spread popcorn into 1 large or 2 smaller greased roasting pans.
  • 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.
  • Pour mixture over popcorn and stir until coated.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, for 45 minutes. Stir popcorn as it cools to break it apart.
  • Nutrition

    394 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 414mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 81mg