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Popcorn Pastels

Source: Boy Scouts of America4 quarts popped popcorn
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3 to 4 tablespoons gelatin powder, your choice of flavor
1 teaspoon baking sodaPreheat oven to 250 degrees F. Place popcorn in a large 4-inch deep buttered baking pan. Keep warm in the oven.Line 2 cookie sheets with wax paper and butter the paper.In a large saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, salt and cream of tartar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook without stirring until mixture reads 250 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Stir in gelatin powder and cook another minute until it reaches 260 degrees F.Remove from heat, then stir in baking soda quickly. Remove popcorn from the oven. Pour syrup over top of popcorn while syrup is still foamy. Gently mix to coat popcorn. Bake at 200 degrees F for 1 hour, stirring 2 to 3 times. Turn onto buttered paper. Cool completely and store.

Millie`s caramel corn
Millie`s Caramel Corn1 cup butter (do not substitute)2 cups brown sugar, packed1/2 cup corn syrup (I use white)1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon vanilla extract6 quarts popcorn (I use 2 bags of micro)Melt butter. Stir in sugar, syrup, and salt. Bring (Upload by user)

Sweet and salty popcorn with orange blossom honey
Sweet and Salty Popcorn with Orange Blossom Honey6 cups popped white popcorn1 cup salted roasted nuts (one kind or a mixture; optional)1/2 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup orange blossom honey1 teaspoon coarse saltPreheat oven to 250 degrees F. Place popcorn and nuts in a large (Upload by user)

Sweet and spicy popcorn
Sweet and Spicy PopcornSource: Rocco DiSpirito1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, finely chopped1 1/2 cups toasted walnut halves or pieces, finely choppedFine sea salt2 tablespoons corn oil1 cup popcorn kernels2 cups granulated sugarKosher saltPut the cayen (Upload by user)

Popcorn fudge
Popcorn Fudge2 cups granulated sugar2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk3/4 cup water1 1/2 cups popped corn, chopped1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon saltMelt chocolate in saucepan. Add sugar, (Upload by user)

Sesame-ginger popcorn
Sesame Ginger Popcorn6 cups popped popcorn1 1/2 cups lightly salted cashews2/3 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons light corn syrup1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil2 tablespoons sesame seed1 teaspoon vanilla (Upload by user)

Southern rum pecan popcorn
Southern Rum Pecan Popcorn 5 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 teaspoons rum extract 3 tablespoons Karo syrup (corn syrup) 1/2 cup small chopped pecans 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)4 tablespoons popcorn4 tablespoons granulated sugar4 tablespoons oil Prepare (Upload by user)

Spicy chocolate popcorn
Spicy Chocolate Popcorn8 cups popped popcorn3/4 cup chocolate flavor drink mix1 teaspoon cinnamon1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepperBlend drink mix, cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Toss popcorn and drink mix mixture together. This is very HOT! (Upload by user)

Molasses peanut popcorn
Molasses Peanut Popcorn3/4 cup unpopped popcorn1 cup roasted, salted peanuts1/2 cup butter or margarine1/2 cup molasses1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugarPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Pop the corn.Place popped corn and peanuts in a roasting pan.I (Upload by user)

Peanut popcorn balls
Peanut Popcorn Balls5 cups popped corn1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractKeep popped corn crispy in a 300 degree F oven.Combine sugar and corn syrup in saucepan. Cook stirring constantly, (Upload by user)

Rainbow popcorn pizzazz
Rainbow Popcorn PizzazzSource: Eagle Brand Canada1 can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk1 small box cherry gelatin (or favorite flavor)12 cups unseasoned or lightly salted popcornCombine Eagle Brand and dry gelatin. Cook and stir over medium low heat until slig (Upload by user)
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Vanilla crunch
Vanilla Crunc quart popped corn2 cups very small bow knot pretzels1 cup peanuts12 ounces vanilla bark or white chocolate, chopped fine** One 12 ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips may be substituted.In a large bowl, combine popcorn, pretzels and peanuts.p (Upload by user)
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White chocolate popcorn medley
White Chocolate Popcorn Medley3 squares almond bark or white chocolate2 bags microwave popped popcorn2 cups slim pretzel sticks1 to 1 1/2 cups mixed nutsMix popcorn, pretzels and nuts in a very large bowl.Melt the almond bark or white chocolate in the microwave (Upload by user)
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M&M peanut butter popcorn
M&M Peanut Butter Popcorn10 cups popped popcorn1/2 cup plain M&M`s1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup peanut butter1/2 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup honey1/4 cup light corn syrup1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractPut popcorn and candies into large bowl.Gre (Upload by user)
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Nutty orange popcorn
Nutty Orange Popcorn3 quarts popped popcorn1 cup peanuts or cashews1/2 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon orange peel, shredded1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 cup raisinsIn a large baking pan, combine the popcorn and nuts.Combine butter, honey, orange peel and nutmeg (Upload by user)
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Pina colada popcorn
Pina Colada Popcorn8 cups popped popcorn2 tablespoons butter or margarine1/3 cup light corn syrup1/4 cup instant coconut cream pudding mix3/4 teaspoon rum extract1/2 cup diced dried or candied pineapple1/2 cup coconut, toasted **To toast coconut, spread coc (Upload by user)
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Popcorn scramble
Popcorn Scramble6 cups popped popcorn2 cups Rice Chex2 cups Cheerios or chow mein noodles2 cups pretzel sticks1 cup dry roasted salted peanutsPut popcorn, Chex, Cheerios, pretzels and peanuts in a large pan. Pour syrup over popcorn mixture, mixing well. Bake at 250 (Upload by user)
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