Sticky Popcorn Recipes

STICKY POPCORN

Steps:

• Combine marshmallows, butter, and brown sugar in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth, 30 to 60 seconds.
• Place popcorn in a bowl and pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn; stir to coat.

STICKY POPCORN

Steps:

• Place butter, corn syrup, and sugar in a medium saucepan on medium heat.
• Bring to a boil.
• Boil for 2 minutes, then stir in vanilla.
• Pour mixture over popped popcorn.
• Add sprinkles and enjoy!

STICKY POPCORN

Steps:

• In a very large microwaveable bowl (mine holds 32 cups) combine popcorn, marshmallows, and nuts; set aside.
• In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, bring salt, butter, sugar, and corn syrup to a boil for 3 minutes; stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and add vanilla (careful, it boils up a bit).
• Pour over popcorn mixture, stir till popcorn is well coated and marshmallows are melted (microwave if necessary in 30 second intervals) then add candy pieces.
• Eat as is or make into popcorn balls.

STICKY BUN POPCORN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place racks in the center and bottom third of the oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
• In a very large pot with a lid, heat the oil over high heat until hot. Add the popcorn kernels, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to medium-high. Shake the pot every few seconds until you start to hear the popping. As soon as you can hear it popping, shake the pot constantly. When the popping slows down to one pop every few seconds, turn off the heat but keep shaking. When you hear one pop every 5 or 6 seconds, remove the pot from the stove and dump the popcorn into a large bowl. Remove and discard any unpopped kernels. Add the pecan halves to the popcorn.
• These next few steps go quickly, so be sure to have all the ingredients and equipment at hand. Return the pot to the stove and add the brown sugar and butter. Heat over high heat until the butter melts. The mixture will get foamy and start to color bit by bit. Cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, for 3 minutes- the color will deepen a shade and it will smell rich and delicious. Add the honey and bring back to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. (The caramel goo will bubble up and foam a bit from the reaction of the baking soda with the sugar).
• Drizzle the caramel goo over the popcorn-pecan mixture and toss to distribute well, until the popcorn is evenly colored. Spread on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, rotating the baking sheets and switching their positions midway through the baking time, until the nuts are deeply toasted and the popcorn smells fragrant.
• Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets on a wire rack. When the popcorn cools, it will be crunchy and crispy. Break up the popcorn into bite-size clusters after it cools.
• Sticky bun popcorn can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

STICKY POPCORN POTS

Steps:

• Put the popping corn in a lidded bowl and microwave on High for 21⁄2-3 mins.
• Tip into a big bowl and repeat four more times. Can be made and kept in an airtight container up to a day ahead. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pan, then tip in the sugar. Heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the caramel over the popcorn and stir to coat. Cool, then serve in plastic cups.

STICKY AND SWEET POPCORN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line two baking sheets with a silicon mat or parchment paper sprayed with baking spray.
• Place the popcorn in an extra-large bowl.
• Melt the butter in a medium sauce pot. Add the sugar, corn syrup and salt and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the baking soda. Once incorporated, stir in the walnuts and cranberries. Pour the mixture over the popcorn and toss to coat evenly.
• Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Break into pieces and serve.

CARAMEL POPCORN (NOT TOO SWEET OR STICKY)

Steps:

• Prepare microwave popcorn as directed on bag.
• Remove any unpopped kernels.
• In 2 quart microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter on high until melted, about 1& 1/2 minutes.
• Stir in sugar and corn syrup, and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes.
• Stir in vanilla and baking soda until blended.
• Stir in popcorn, mixing well.
• (It may be a bit tricky to mix the popcorn in at first, but the more you stir, the easier it gets.) If you are using nuts, add them here too.
• Microwave on high for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes to coat popcorn evenly.
• Transfer caramel corn to tray lined with waxed paper, or parchment paper.
• Cool and break popcorn apart.
• Store in airtight container.