Red Velvet Popcorn

Red Velvet Popcorn
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 15
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 115.8
  • Total Fat: 4.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 121.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 1.0 g

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Introduction

Adapted from Connor’s Cooking and www.cravingsofalunatic.com/2012/11/red-vel
vet-popcorn.html. Rich cocoa, brown sugar and a hint of nutty sweetness from coconut enrobe crunchy popcorn and dry to a perfect Valentine's snack! Adapted from Connor’s Cooking and www.cravingsofalunatic.com/2012/11/red-vel
vet-popcorn.html. Rich cocoa, brown sugar and a hint of nutty sweetness from coconut enrobe crunchy popcorn and dry to a perfect Valentine's snack!
Number of Servings: 15

Ingredients

    ½ cup brown sugar
    ¼ cup sugar
    ¼ cup golden corn syrup
    ¼ cup water
    ¼ cup dairy free margarine
    ¼ cup Dutch processed cocoa
    ½ tsp salt
    1 tbsp red gel food colouring (or 2 tbsp liquid)
    1 tbsp vanilla
    ½ cup finely shredded, unsweetened coconut
    10 cups popped popcorn (ideally plain, no salt/butter)

Directions

Preheat oven to 250F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
In a large saucepan combine sugars, corn syrup, water, margarine, cocoa and salt.
Cook over medium heat until well combined and bubbling.
Remove from heat and stir in the food colouring, vanilla and coconut.
Allow to cool 3 minutes, then pour over the popcorn in a large bowl and mix thoroughly until evenly coated.
Pour the popcorn on the cookie sheet and bake for 45-55 minutes, stirring it 3-4 times during cooking.

Serving Size: Makes about 15 servings

Number of Servings: 15

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.