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green candy-coated popcorn on white background

St. Patrick's Day Cracker Jack

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Need a fun snack or treat for a St. Patrick's Day party? Whip up a batch of my green St. Patrick's Day Cracker Jack to share.
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Servings: 12
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 tbsp light Karo syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tsp green food coloring
  • 4 cups air-popped popcorn

Method
 

  1. Place sugar, Karo, water and butter into a saucepan. Stir in vinegar.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Turn heat to low and boil until a candy thermometer reads 240F.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Stir in baking soda dissolved in vanilla and food coloring.
  6. Pour over popcorn in a large bowl. Mix gently to coat.
  7. Spread candy coated popcorn on a large cookie sheet lined with parchment. Allow to cool completely.
  8. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.