Root Beer Popcorn Recipes

Steps:

• Bring first 6 ingredients barely to a boil. Remove from heat. Add last 2 ingredients & stir.
• Pour over popped corn & mix well.
• Bake 250º for one hour; stirring every 15 minute.

Steps:

• This recipe can also be doubled successfully. 1. Pop the popcorn kernels. Set aside in 2 large bowls. 2. Over medium heat, melt the butter in a medium sauce pan. 3. Add the corn syrup and water. Stir. 4. Add the sugar. Make sure not to let any sugar stick to the edges of the pan. If one grain of sugar is left undissolved, it can cause the whole batch to crystallize. 5. Bring to a boil and continue to cook until the mixture reaches 235-245 degrees. (Please use a candy thermometer). It is important for the mixture to reach this temperature, if it doesn't the candy will not harden properly. 6. Add the baking soda and stir quickly as the mixture begins to bubble. Once bubbly and frothy, remove the pan from heat. 7. Add the flavor and food coloring until mixed in. 8. Pour over the popped popcorn in both bowls. Fold into the popcorn until evenly coated.

Steps:

• Combine popped corn and peanuts in a large buttered bowl.
• Combine water, sugar, corn syrup, butter, root beer extract, and salt.
• Cook and stir until it reaches 240 degrees on a candy thermometer.
• Pour over popcorn mixture and stir until coated.
• Let stand 10 minutes.
• With buttered hands, shape into 3" balls.
• Wrap in cellophane.