Ingredients
Popcorn Mix
- 16 cups popped popcorn (unbuttered, unsalted)
Syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Food coloring (pink)
Instructions
- Prepare the Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and butter. Place over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the syrup is smooth.
- Add Vanilla and Color: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a few drops of pink food coloring until the syrup is uniformly tinted.
- Coat the Popcorn: Immediately pour the syrup evenly over the 16 cups of popped, unsalted, and unbuttered popcorn in a large bowl. Gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until every kernel is well coated and glossy.
- Dry the Popcorn: Spread the coated popcorn out in a single layer on parchment paper or a baking sheet. Allow it to cool and dry completely at room temperature, so the sugary coating hardens and the popcorn becomes crisp.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once dry, break apart any large clumps and serve the pink popcorn as a fun, sweet snack.
Notes
- Use good quality butter for a richer flavor and better coating texture.
- Adjust food coloring quantity depending on desired intensity of pink color.
- Ensure popcorn is fresh and fully popped for the best texture.
- Store leftover popcorn in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- For a non-butter version, substitute butter with margarine or coconut oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
