Indian Caramel Corn
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine
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Indian Caramel Corn
Yield: Makes about 12 ears of corn
Easy-to-make ears of corn are a festive addition to any Thanksgiving celebration.
Ingredients:
2
quarts popped popcorn
1/2
cup packed brown sugar
1/4
cup butter or margarine
2
tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4
teaspoon vanilla
1
cup candy-coated chocolate chips
Candy corn
Parchment paper, tan raffia or waxed paper
Preparation:
1.
Place popped popcorn in large buttered bowl.
2.
Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and vanilla in small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute.
3.
Pour sugar mixture over popcorn; stir to coat evenly. Sprinkle with chocolate chips; stir well.
4.
Lightly butter hands. Shape about 1/2 cup mixture into tapered oval about 4 inches long to resemble ear of corn. Press candy corn into ear of corn. Place on waxed paper to cool. Repeat with remaining mixture.
5.
Cut parchment paper into twelve 6-inch squares. Roll into cone shape and fringe ends by cutting into strips. Insert into ends of corn with tip of sharp knife.
This recipe appears in: Snacks