Popcorn Brittle

Name: Popcorn Brittle
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 5 1/2 cups popcorn, popped without salt or fat; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 6 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons molasses; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

Cooking spray
5 1/2 cups popcorn, popped without salt or fat
1 1/2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Line a baking sheet with foil; coat foil with cooking spray. Set aside.
2

Place popcorn in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal. Crush popcorn using a meat mallet or rolling pin; set aside.
3

Combine sugar, syrup, and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook 1 minute or until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Cook, without stirring, until candy thermometer registers 270° (about 8 minutes). Stir in molasses and butter; cook until thermometer registers 290° (about 5 minutes). Stir in baking soda, vanilla, and salt. Stir popcorn into boiling syrup mixture. Working quickly, pour popcorn mixture onto prepared pan; spread to 1/4-inch thickness using a wooden spoon coated with cooking spray. Cool completely; break into large pieces.
4

Note: Store brittle in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.