Midnight Munchies

by Brooke on November 17, 2008 6 comments »
Here’s the thing about caramel popcorn:
you never know when you’re going to get a hankering for it.
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And, who but the very most organized amongst us, actually keeps corn syrup on hand? Not I.
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That’s why I adore this popcorn my son Andrew & I created late one evening, in the throes of full caramel neediness. We phenegled until we got the ingredients and flavor just. right. and were ridiculously tickled with the outcome. A rich, vanilley caramel that’s not too hard and not too soft.
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In fact, we dare say it’s the perfect, quick and simple caramel popcorn. Just like grandma used to make.
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{And yes. That night, We et it all by our lonesomes. Not a smidgen left to share with the morning risers. Whoopsy daisy.}

Candy Shoppe Vanilla-Caramel Popcorn
¾ c. unpopped popcorn kernels
2 T. olive oil
Place in a large, covered pot on stovetop. Turn heat to medium high. Cook until popcorn begins popping, then popping slows down. Remove from heat. Remove cover.
1 Stick Butter
1 c. well-packed brown sugar
¼ c. Pancake syrup, like Mrs. Butterworths
Place all in pot. Stir & bring to a boil.
Stir while boiling for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and add
½ tsp. salt
1 t. vanilla
Pour over popcorn. Stir to coat.
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Serve it up, Sweetheart!
Do stop by tomorrow for a pre-thanksgiving treat.
{You’re gonna want one…}
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6 Responses to “Midnight Munchies”

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    Amberly on November 17, 2008 at 11:49 pm Reply

    So as stumbling goes, I do it a lot. I’m pretty clumsy in general. I have to say that stumbling upon your blog was delightful. I think you are super creative. You make me wish I was into cooking or taking pictures of yummy looking food and then editing those pictures so that everything had adorable faces complete with fluttery eyelashes. Either way – cooking or photo editing – cool blog.

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    Gaspegirl on November 18, 2008 at 8:35 am Reply

    Creativity is the answer to all life’s problems! They look yummy…

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    Becki Madsen on November 18, 2008 at 1:19 pm Reply

    Andrew surely has his mothers talent! Can’t wait to try it, YUM!

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    Patti on November 18, 2008 at 6:00 pm Reply

    I absolutely love your blog, and those adorable little pictures are the best. This really made me happy. :)

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    Lisa on November 19, 2008 at 12:00 am Reply

    Sweet!

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    Gaspegirl on November 20, 2008 at 12:07 pm Reply

    OK… these looked so good I went home and made some! Thanks for the recipe it was a hit with my kiddos!

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