Want a fun treat for the Fourth of July? This is so easy and delicious. It is sweet, salty, and buttery and crunchy. And you probably have all the ingredients!
4th of July Popcorn
3 bags microwave popcorn, buttered variety
1 cup sugar x3
2 Tablespoons butter x3
1/4 cup water x3
Red and blue food coloring
First pop the corn according to the package directions. Lay out waxed paper on your countertop or in large cookie sheets. In a large kettle, combine 1 cup of sugar, 2 Tablespoons of butter and 1/4 cup of water. Bring to a boil and boil for about 3 1/2 -4 minutes (If it starts to brown, take off heat immediately.) Take off of the stove. Mix in 1 bag of the popped corn. Stir and stir until all the popcorn is coated. Lay the candied corn out on the waxed paper. Cool completely while you wash the pan. Put the candied corn in a very large bowl, leaving the waxed paper for the next batch. Then do the 2nd batch. This time add a few drops of red food coloring after you take the cooked mixture off the stove. Be sure to add enough that it makes red and not pink. Then repeat with the third batch, this time adding blue food coloring. Be sure to add enough color so the colors are vibrant! Mix the three colors together in the large bowl, then store in an airtight container.
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