* Exported from MasterCook * Almond Toffee Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup white corn syrup 1/4 cup water 1 cup almonds; chop -- toasted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup popcorn -- popped In heavy saucepan, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, water and almonds. Cook over a moderate heat to 280: on a candy thermometer. Add the vanilla. Stir well and pour over the popped corn. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Barbecued Popcorn #2 Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes 2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon hickory smoked salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2 quarts popped popcorn Combine ingredients and pour over freshly popped popcorn. Toss. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Barbecued Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 6 tablespoons hot air-popped popcorn 1/3 cup margarine 3 tablespoons chili sauce 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese Place popcorn in large bowl. In small saucepan, melt margarine. Stir in chili sauce, onion and chili powder and salt. Pour chili mixture gradually over popcorn, tossing to mix well. Sprinkle with cheese and toss. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Cracker Jill Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 10 cups popped corn 1 1/2 cups unsalted peanuts 1/2 cup margarine 1 cup brown sugar -- firm packed 1/4 cup dark corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preheat oven to 250:. Mix the popped corn and peanuts in a very large bowl. Keep warm in the oven set at 250:. Melt the butter in heavy saucepan. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup and salt and bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla. quickly pour over warm popcorn mix. Stir until well coated. Bake in shallow pan or cookie sheet for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Makes 2 quarts. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Cracker Jacks #2 Recipe By : Possum Kingdom Lake Cookbook Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 6 quarts popped pop corn raw peanuts 2 cups brown sugar 1 cup karo syrup 1 cup butter 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon butter flavor In saucepan cook brown sugar, Karo syrup and butter for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add soda, salt and butter flavoring. Pour over popcorn and peanuts. Cook in 200-degree oven for 1 hour. Stir often to coat popcorn. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Cracker Jacks #1 Recipe By : Janis Alling, Possum Kingdom Lake Cookbook Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1 cup oleo 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon butter flavoring 6 quarts popcorn 1 cup raw peanuts Cook sugars and oleo for 5 minutes (In microwave, at medium), cook slowly. Remove from heat and add salt, soda and butter flavoring. Pour over popcorn and peanuts. Bake 1 hour at 200 degrees. Stir every 15 minutes. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Confetti Popcorn Balls Recipe By : Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 package microwave popcorn 1/2 cup m&m's -or- small gumdrops 1/3 cup unsalted peanuts 2 cups mini marshmallows 3 tablespoons butter or margarine Microwave popcorn according to package directions. Grease an 8" square pan. Remove unpopped kernels from popcorn. In large greased bowl, combine popcorn with candy and peanuts. Place marshmallows and margarine in micro-safe container. Microwave on HIGH for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring once halfway through cooking. Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn mixture; toss until evenly coated. With buttered hands, press mixture into prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Coconut Pecan Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 16 cups popped popcorn 1 package coconut-pecan frosting mix 1/2 cup margarine or butter 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/3 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Heat oven to 200:. Divide popcorn between 2 ungreased rectangular pans. Heat frosting mix (dry), margarine, corn syrup, water and salt, stirring occasionally, until bubbly around edges. Continue cooking over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda until foamy. Pour over popcorn. Stir until well coated. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Store in airtight container. Makes 16 cups. Can decrease popcorn by 2 cups and add 2 cups pecan pieces. Add 1 cup to each pan after popcorn is divided. Mix. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Cinnamon Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 quarts popped popcorn 1/3 cup margarine -- melted 1/4 cup brown sugar -- packed 1 teaspoon cinnamon Place popcorn in large bowl or container. Drizzle melted margarine over popcorn. In small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Place pocorn and sugar cinnamon mix in large paper bag. Close bag tightly; shake until the popcorn is evenly coated. 12 cups. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Christmas Bears Snack Mix Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups bear-shaped chocolate graham -- snacks 2 cups mini oreos with red frosting 4 cups popped popcorn 2 cups red -- white & green candy coated chocolates 1 cup red & green gummi bears Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Store in plastic bags or covered container. NOTE: Can change this by changing the chocolate graham bears and mini oreos for any small cookies or snacks desired. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Chocolate Popcorn Balls Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/4 cup white corn syrup 1/3 cup water 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons molasses 1 tablespoon butter 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup popcorn: popped 1 cup roasted peanuts In a heavy saucepan, put the corn syrup, water, sugar, molasses and butter. Cook over moderate heat to 280: on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat and add the chocolate and vanilla. Stir to combine. Pour over the popped corn and peanuts. Form into balls. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Chili Popcorn Seasoning Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes cayenne pepper to taste 1/2 cup popcorn -- popped butter to taste Combine the salt, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, onion flakes and cayenne and mix well. Use one or two teaspoons per 1/2 cup corn, popped with butter. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Cheese Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/4 cup butter 1 ounce bleu cheese 1/2 cup popcorn -- popped 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese In a heavy saucepan, put the butter and bleu cheese. Cook over a moderate heat, stirring til melted. Pour over popped corn. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Cereal Corn Snack Recipe By : Serving Size : 11 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 cups crispy corn puffed cereal 6 cups popcorn -- popped 1/4 cup margarine or butter -- melted 1/4 teaspoon onion salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 2 cups shoestring potatoes 1 cup french fried onions 1/8 teaspoon salt Heat oven to 325:. Mix cereal, popcorn, margarine, onion and garlic salts in ungreased 9x13" pan. Bake 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes and onions. Bake 5 minutes more. Sprinkle with salt. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Caramel Corn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 6 cups popped popcorn 1/2 cup almonds slivered -- toasted 3/4 cup brown sugar -- packed 1/2 cup margarine or butter 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda MICROWAVE: Combine popcorn and almonds in large micro safe bowl. In 4 cup micro safe cup, combine brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup and salt. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes; stir. Microwave on HIGH for 2-3 more minutes or until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Stir in baking soda; pour over popcorn and almonds. Mix well; microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. Spread on foil or wax paper to cool. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Candy Popcorn Balls Recipe By : Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 5 cups popped popcorn 2 large marshmallows -- cut up 1 cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoons light corn syrup 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 1/2 teaspoons water 1/3 cup gumdrops -- snipped Place popcorn in large bowl. In medium saucepan combine marshmallows, sugar, corn syrup, butter, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; continue stirring until marshmallows are melted. Pour syrup over popcorn, toss lightly until well coated. Let mixture stand until cool enough to handle. Grease hands, then shape popcorn into lemon size balls and press several gumdrop pieces into each. Wrap each ball in saran; store at room temperature. Makes 1 dozen balls. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Candied Popcorn Recipe By : Possum Kingdom Lake Cookbook Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup molasses 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3 quarts popped popcorn Butter a 15 1/2 x 11 inch jelly roll pan and a large bowl. In heavy saucepan over medium heat, cook sugar, molasses, butter and vinegar until mixture reaches 244 degrees to 248 degrees on candy thermometer, or until small amount of mixture forms firm ball when dropped into very cold water. Place 1 1/2 quarts popcorn in large bowl. With spoon, beat baking soda into molasses mixture until well combined; pour half into popcorn. Stir quickly until popcorn is coated. With buttered hands, spread mixture onto half of jelly roll pan; repeat with remaining popcorn and molasses mixture; cool. When cool break mixture into pieces. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Butterscotch Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 3 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 12 cups popped popcorn 12 ounces cocktail peanuts 12 ounces butterscotch-flavored morsel 1 cup corn syrup 1/4 cup butter Preheat oven to 300:. Place popcorn and nuts in greased large roasting pan; set aside. In a heavy 3-quart saucepan, combine butterscotch morsels, corn syrup and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Pour butterscotch mixture over popcorn; stir to coat well. Bake 45 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from oven; stir every 10 minutes until slightly cooled. When cool, store in a tightly covered container. Makes about 3 1/2 quarts. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Buttercrunch Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 cup unpopped popcorn 1 cup light brown sugar -- packed 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup butterscotch chips 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups walnuts -- toasted Heat oven to 250:. Grease 14x10" roasting pan. Pop the popcorn. Put nuts and popcorn in a very large bowl. Bring brown sugar, corn syrup and butter to boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butterscotch chips, vanilla, baking soda and salt until blended and smooth. Working quickly and using two wooden spoons pour syrup over popcorn and nuts, stir to coat thoroughly. Pour mixture into pan; bake 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven, cool mixture in pan about 15 minutes. Turn mixture out of pan onto foil to cool completely. Break popcorn into smaller pieces; store in airtight containers in cool dry place up to 2 weeks. Makes about 4 quarts. Can use peanuts or almonds instead of walnuts. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Garlic & Parmesan Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 tablespoons corn oil 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves -- split 3/4 cup popping corn salt 1/4 cup grated parmesan 1 garlic clove -- minced 1 Dash cayenne pepper In a large heavy pot, heat corn oil and olive oil over high heat until the oil smokes. Add 1 kernel popping corn and heat until kernel pops. Add split garlic cloves and rest of popping corn, cover pot, and shake gently until corn starts to pop. Shake vigorously until popping subsides. Remove from heat. Remove garlic and toss popcorn with Parmesan, minced garlic, cayenne and salt. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Fruit-Flavor Popcorn Balls Recipe By : Serving Size : 48 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup sugar 1 small jello -- any flavor 1/2 pound salted peanuts -- coarse chop 9 cups popped popcorn Bring syrup and sugar to a boil. Remove from heat and add Jell-O Gelatin, stirring until dissolved. Add peanuts and pour over popcorn, mixing well. Quickly form into 1 1/2" balls. Makes about 4 dozen. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Flying Popcorn Balls Recipe By : Serving Size : 15 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 quarts popped popcorn -- unsalted 1 cup spanish peanuts -- salted 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 1 pound marshmallows 1/4 cup butter Combine popcorn, peanuts, and choco chips in large bowl or roaster. In large saucepan, cook marshmallows and butter over low heat until melted. Pour over popcorn, tossing gently to mix. Cool 5 minutes. Butter hands lightly. Form into 2 1/2" balls. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Flavored Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 cup margarine 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons flavoring 2/3 cup raw popcorn Pop the popcorn and place it in a large grocery bag. Place the margarine, corn syrup, salt, and sugar in a large bowl and microwave it on HIGH for 1 minute. Stir well. Microwave it on HIGH until it reaches a boil and then microwave it on HIGH for 2 minutes. Stir in baking soda, flavor and coloring (if desired). Pour over the popcorn and stir well, making sure the popcorn is well-coated. Roll the bag shut and microwave it on HIGH for 90 seconds. Stir well, roll shut and microwave it for 60 on HIGH. Roll the bag down (or tear it down) and leave open on its side. Microwave for 60 seconds on High. Pour out onto wax paper and spread it out to cool. When cool, break apart and remove any "old maids". Store in airtight container -- if it lasts that long ! This fills one of the 5 qt. ice cream buckets. For caramel corn: Use brown sugar instead of white and use vanilla or caramel flavoring. If you use the Lorann oils, one of the small bottles is the right amount of flavoring. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Fall Harvest Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 quarts popped popcorn -- unsalted 2 cans shoestring potatoes 1 cup mixed nuts -- salted 1/4 cup butter or margarine -- melted 1 teaspoon dill weed 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder Preheat oven to 325:. Combine popcorn, shoestring potatoes and nuts in large roasting pan. Set aside. Combine butter, dill, worcestershire sauce, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder and onion powder in small bowl; pour over popcorn mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Bake 8-10 minutes, stirring once. Cool completely; store in airtight containers. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Double Caramel Munchin' Mix Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 tablespoons margarine or butter 3 tablespoons caramel topping 3 cups double Chex cereal 1 cup popped popcorn 1/2 cup honey roasted peanuts In small microwave safe bowl, melt margarine and topping on high 1 minute; mix well. Pour cereal, popcorn and peanuts into large resealable plastic bag. Pour topping over cereal mixture inside plastic bag. Seal bag and shake until all pieces are evenly coated. Pour contents into large microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high 1-1/2 to 4 minutes, stirring every minute. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Crunchy Italian Popcorn Mix Recipe By : Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 10 cups popped popcorn -- 3.5 oz microwave bag is this amt 3 cups bugle-shaped corn snacks 1/4 cup margarine or butter 1 teaspoon italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/3 cup parmesan cheese Mix popcorn and corn snack in large microwavable bowl. Place remaining ingredients except cheese in 1 cup micro-safe measure. Microwave on HIGH about 1 minute or until margarine melts; stir. Pour over popcorn mix. Toss until evenly coated. Microwave, uncovered, 2-4 minutes, stirring every minute, until toasted. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Serve warm. Makes 10 cups. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Crispy Snack Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 quarts unsalted popped popcorn 1/4 cup margarine -- melted 1/2 can french fried onions 1/4 cup bacon bits salt to taste Toss popped corn with melted butter. Stir in French fried onions and bacon bits. Sprinkle with salt. Place on jelly-roll pan or baking sheet. Heat oven to 250:. Bake for 5 minutes; serve hot. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Maple Syrup Popcorn Balls Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup popcorn -- popped **In the North country the people make one of the aristocrats of sweets, maple syrup. It cooks down to a delicious candy, but is delicate, so watch In a heavy saucepan put the maple syrup and butter. Cook to 260: on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat and add the vanilla. Stir well and pour over the popped corn. Shape into balls. Both pecans and walnuts are good with maple, it's hard to say which is better. You may wish to include a few of your favorite. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Licorice Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 16 cups popped popcorn -- * 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon anise extract 1 tablespoon black food coloring * 2 tbls of unpopped popcorn will produce 4 cups (or 1 ounce) of popped popcorn. Place popcorn in large buttered baking pan. Put the sugars, water, and corn syrup into a heavy pan over medium heat and stir. After the mix has boiled, scrape sides of pan. Place a candy thermometer in the pan and cook, without further stirring, to 250:. Remove pan from heat and stir in butter, baking soda, anise extract and food coloring. Pour over popcorn, mixing well. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. When cooled, store in air-tight containers. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Lemon Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/4 cup corn oil 3/4 cup popping corn 1 lemon -- zest of salt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons butter -- melted In a large heavy pot, heat corn oil over high heat until the oil smokes. Add 1 kernel popping corn and heat until kernel pops. Add rest of popping corn, cover pot, and shake gently until corn starts to pop. Shake vigorously until popping subsides. Remove from heat. Mix lemon juice with melted butter. Toss popcorn with lemon zest, salt, and butter/lemon juice. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Krunchy Karmel Korn Snack Mix Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 6 cups puffed popcorn curls -or- -- popped popcorn 2 cups mini pretzel twists 1/2 cup salted peanuts 1 cup brown sugar -- firmly packed 1/2 cup margarine or butter 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup any combination of: -- spiced gumdrop candy m&m's, gummi bears -- malted milk balls, licorice snaps Heat oven to 250:. Line jelly-roll pan with foil. In foil lined pan, combine popcorn, pretzels and peanuts. In medium saucepan, combine sugar, margarine and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla. Pour over popcorn mixture in pan; toss to coat. Bake at 250: for 30 minutes, stirring twice during baking. Immediately remove from pan onto new piece of foil. Cool completely, breaking mixture into pieces as it cools. Toss with candies. Makes 11 cups. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Kentucky Praline Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 4 quarts popped popcorn -- light salted 2 cups pecans -- chopped 3/4 cup butter 3/4 cup brown sugar In lg bowl or roaster, mix popcorn and pecans. Combine butter and brown sugar in sm saucepan. Heat, stirring popcorn mixture. Mix well to coat. Makes 4 qts. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Jolly Time Party Mix Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 quarts popped jolly-time popcorn 2 cups thin pretzel sticks 2 cups cheese curls 1 cup dry roasted peanuts 1/4 cup margarine 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt In shallow baking pan, mix popped popcorn, pretzel sticks, cheese curls and peanuts. Melt butter or margarine in small saucepan and stir in seasonings. Pour over dry ingredients and mix well. Bake at 250: for 45 minutes, stirring several times. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Italian Popcorn Munchies Recipe By : Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 10 cups popped popcorn 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons fresh parsley -- finely chopped 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves butter flavor non-stick -- cooking spray Spread popcorn in jelly-roll pan. In small bowl, combine remaining ingredients, except spray. Spray popcorn for 7-8 seconds with cooking spray. Immediately sprinkle with cheese-herb mixture. Toss to combine. Store in tightly covered container. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Pecan Cashew Popcorn Balls Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar -- firm pack 1 cup light corn syrup 2/3 cup water 1 pound butter 2 cups pecan halves -- toasted 2 cups cashews -- lightly toasted 8 cups popped popcorn Combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup and water in a heavy pan fitted with a candy thermometer and place over high heat. Bring mixture to a boil and add the butter, stirring until it has melted. Continue cooking until the mixture reached 350:, 20-30 minutes. In a LARGE, lightly oiled bowl, toss the nuts and popcorn together. Carefully pour the hot syrup over the popcorn- nut mixture. Carefully, but quickly, toss the mixture with a long-handled wooden spoon to coat the popcorn and nuts completely with syrup. As soon as the mixture is cool enough to handle, quickly shape into 3" balls and place the balls onto a nonstick or lightly oiled baking sheet to cool. Store, tightly wrapped, in a cool place. Wrap popcorn balls individually in squares of amber cellophane, tied up with gold or orange and black ribbon (these are meant for Halloween). Or pile the balls together into a basket with red apples and wrap the basket up in cellophane with orange and black ribbon. Or place the balls in a brown paper bag and tie with a ribbon. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Peanut Butter Snax Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/3 cup peanut butter 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 5 cups popped popcorn 2 cups bite-size shredded wheat 1 cup mini pretzels 1 cup multi-colored candy coated -- chocolate pieces; su m&m's In a small microwavable bowl, combine peanut butter, butter, and spices. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute, or until butter melts. Mix well. In a 13x9" inch baking dish, combine popcorn, shredded wheat and pretzels. Pour peanut butter mixture over popcorn mixture and toss until well coated. Bake at 350: for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time. Cool popcorn mixture to room temperature, stir in candy pieces. Makes 8 cups. Store in airtight container. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Party Time Popcorn Bars Recipe By : Serving Size : 36 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 6 cups popped popcorn 11 ounces praline nut mix -=or=- -- honey roasted mixed 3/4 cup dried cranberries -- finely chopped -=or=- raisins 1/4 cup margarine 4 cups mini marshmallows 1/4 cup mini candy coated chocolate -- chips Line 9x13" pan with foil so that foil extends over sides; butter foil. In large bowl, combine popcorn, nuts and cranberries; set aside. In medium saucepan, combine margarine and marshmallows. Cook over low heat until marshmallows are melted, stirring constantly. Pour over popcorn mix; mix well. Press mixture in foil lined pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips; press lightly. Refrigerate 1 hour to cool. Remove from pan by lifting foil; remove foil from mixture. Cut into 36 bars. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Orange Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 8 cups popped popcorn -- * 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup tang -- powdered orange drink 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon orange extract 1 teaspoon baking soda * 2 tbls of unpopped popcorn makes 4 cups (or 1 ounce) popped popcorn. Place popcorn in a large buttered baking pan. In separate pan, combine sugar, drink mix, syrup, water and butter. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Cook until mixture reaches 250: on a candy thermometer, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in orange extract and baking soda. Pour over popcorn, mixing well. Bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Allow to cool completely. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Orange Candy Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2/3 cup orange juice 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/8 cup white corn syrup 1 orange; rind of -- grated 1/2 cup popcorn -- popped In heavy saucepan, put the orange juice, sugar, corn syrup and rind. Cook over a moderate heat to 280: on a candy thermometer. Pour over popped corn. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * O. R.'s Ranch Party Mix Recipe By : Serving Size : 14 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 quarts popcorn 3 cups ranch flavored small cracker 1 cup fish pretzels 1 package dry ranch salad dressing mix 1 tablespoon lemon pepper 1 teaspoon dill weed 1/3 cup butter -- melted In large bag, place popcorn, crackers and pretzels. Sprinkle mixture with remaining ingredients except butter. Close bag; shake gently to distribute evenly. Drizzle mixture with butter. Quickly reclose bag and shake until all ingredients are evenly coated. Pour popcorn mixture onto large baking sheet and spread evenly. Bake at 300: for 8 minutes. Cool snack mixture to room temperature and serve. Store in airtight container. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Nutcracker Sweets Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 4 cups popped popcorn 2/3 cup pecan halves 1/3 cup unblanched whole almonds 2 tablespoons butter -- melted 1/8 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Lightly butter jelly-roll pan. In large bowl, combine popcorn, pecans, almonds and melted butter. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Spread in buttered pan. In medium heavy saucepan, combine sugar, 1/2 cup butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 5-10 minutes or until mixture turns a light caramel color, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over popcorn and nuts. Toss to coat. Spread out to cool and harden. Break apart and store in loosely covered container. Makes 8 cups. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Mushroom Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 cup butter 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes 1 tablespoon dried bell pepper flakes several dried mushrooms -- cut small 1/2 cup popcorn -- popped salt In a heavy saucepan melt the butter. Add the onion flakes, bell pepper flakes, and dried mushrooms. Stir over moderate heat for a few minutes. Pour over the popped corn. Add salt. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Pumped Up Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/4 cup vegetable oil 8 medium clove garlic -- minced 2 1/4 teaspoons chili powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper -- (scant) 4 ounces plain popcorn 1 kosher salt Place oil, smashed, peeled and minced garlic, chili powder and cayenne in a small saucepan over very low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for five minutes. Place popcorn in a large bowl. Pour the spice mixture over and toss to coat. Hands work best for this. Season with salt to taste and serve. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Praline Popcorn Crunch Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 10 cups popcorn 1 1/2 cups whole pecans 1/2 cup almonds -- slivered 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup margarine or butter 1/4 cup praline liqueur 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1 tablespoon praline liqueur 1/4 teaspoon salt Butter baking sheet and large bowl. Toast pecans and almonds until light brown. Combine popped corn and nuts in a large bowl. Heat sugar, butter, 1/4 cup Praline liqueur and corn syrup in a heavy 2 quart saucepan. Stir over medium high heat, to 275:, or until soft crack stage. Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbls. Praline liqueur and salt. Pour over the popcorn and nuts. Mix and spread immediately on baking sheet. Let stand 1 hour. Break into bite sized pieces. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popped Corn Balls, Pk Recipe By : Norma, Possum Kingdom Lake Cookbook Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup hot water 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 quarts popped corn In saucepan add sugar and stir over low heat till brown, Stir in carefully hot water, and brown sugar. Cook till forms soft ball. Pour over popped corn. Shape into balls. Busted by Barb at Possum Kingdom Lake Texas - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn-Goldfish Snack Recipe By : Serving Size : 11 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 8 cups popped corn 2 cups cheddar cheese goldfish 1 cup plain bread croutons 1 cup tiny pretzels 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Combine first 4 ingredients in bowl. Combine margarine and Worcestershire sauce. Drizzle over popcorn. Combine seasonings and sprinkle over mixture, tossing well. Spread on cookie sheet and bake 350:F for 15 minutes stirring once. Let cool in oven and store in airtight container when cool. Makes 11 cups. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn With Basil & Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 tablespoons corn oil 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves -- split 3/4 cup popping corn salt 1/4 cup grated aged provolone 6 sun-dried tomatoes -- oil cure finely chopped 1 tablespoon oil from the tomatoes 12 basil leaves -- finely chopped ds Cayenne pepper In a large heavy pot, heat corn oil and olive oil over high heat until the oil smokes. Add 1 kernel popping corn and heat until kernel pops. Add split garlic cloves and rest of popping corn, cover pot, and shake gently until corn starts to pop. Shake vigorously until popping subsides. Remove from heat. Remove garlic. Toss popcorn with provolone, tomatoes, oil, salt and chopped basil. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Snowmen Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 cups mini marshmallows 9 cups popped popcorn 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon milk gumdrops, cinnamon candies -- fruit leather, jelly pretzels -- for garnish. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the marshmallows and cook, stirring often, until melted and syrupy, about 5 minutes. Place the popped popcorn in a large lightly greased shallow pan. Pour the syrup over the popcorn, tossing to coat evenly. While still warm, form 6 balls about 5" in diameter from the coated popcorn for the bottom sections, giving the balls flat bases so the snowmen will stand. Form 6 balls about 3-1/2" in diameter for the middle sections. Then form 6 balls about 2" in diameter for the top sections. Stir in the confectioners' sugar and milk together until smooth. Use the icing to stack three popcorn balls of decreasing sizes into a snowman, then attach candies to decorate. (Gumdrops for hats, fruit leather for scarves, etc.) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Snack Recipe By : Serving Size : 11 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 8 cups popped corn 2 cups cheddar cheese goldfish 1 cup plain bread croutons 1 cup tiny pretzels 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Combine first 4 ingredients in bowl combine margarine and Worcestershire sauce drizzle over popcorn. Combine seasonings and sprinkle over mixture, tossing well. Spread on cookie sheet and bake 350: for 15 minutes stirring once. Let cool in oven and store in airtight container when cool makes 11 cups. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Ring Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 8 quarts popped popcorn 2 cups margarine 2 2/3 cups sugar 1 cup light karo corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups whole pecans 6 cups miniature marshmallows 2 cups small spiced gumdrops Put popped popcorn, marshmallows, gumdrops, and pecans (optional) in large bowl. Melt butter, add sugar and Karo, bring to a boil, stirring and simmering 3 minutes, add vanilla, pour over popcorn. Mix well, let stand 2 minutes to cool. Press into buttered ring-mold. Unmold onto wax paper. Decorate with cut gumdrops. Or make balls with slightly dampened hands. HALLOWEEN: Use orange and black gumdrops. CHRISTMAS: Use red and green gumdrops. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Zesty Snack Mix Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 8 cups popped popcorn 1 1/2 cups dry roasted, unsalted -- mixed nuts 3 tablespoons margarine -- melted 2 tablespoons creamy honey-mustard dressing 1 package italian salad dressing mix 1 cup seedless raisins In large bowl, combine popcorn and nuts; set aside. In small bowl combine margarine, honey-mustard dressing and Italian dressing mix. Pour over popcorn, tossing to coat well. Spread in jelly-roll pan. Bake at 325: for 15 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes. Remove from oven; stir in raisins. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container. Makes about 6 cups. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * White Chocolate Pecan Corn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 package microwave popcorn -- popped 8 ounces vanilla flavor candy coating 1/2 cup pecan halves Place popped popcorn in large bowl. Put candy coating in 1 quart glass measure; microwave on HIGH for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until shiny; stir to melt completely. Stir in pecans. Add to popcorn; stir well to coat. Spread on cookie sheet and allow to cool completely. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Wheatable Snack Mix Recipe By : Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 6 cups popped popcorn 2 cups pretzel sticks 1 cup peanuts 1/4 cup margarine or butter -- melted 3 cups wheat snack crackers 1/4 teaspoon onion salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt Mix popcorn, pretzels and peanuts in large bowl. Drizzle with margarine. Stir in crackers. Sprinkle with onion salt and garlic salt; toss. Store in airtight container. Makes 10 cups. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Velma's Caramel Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup white corn syrup 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup cream of tartar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup popcorn -- popped 1 cup pecans; chop -- toasted Put the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, cream of tartar and salt in a heavy saucepan. Melt over medium heat and bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes. remove from heat and add the baking soda. Stir well. Pour over the popped corn and pecans. Stir well. Put in a baking pan and bake at 250: for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour onto buttered cookie sheets to cool - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Vanilla Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/4 cup corn oil 1 split vanilla bean 3/4 cup popping corn 1 tablespoon superfine sugar salt 2 tablespoons butter -- melted In a large heavy pot, heat corn oil over high heat until the oil smokes. Add 1 kernel popping corn and heat until kernel pops. Add vanilla bean and rest of popping corn, cover pot, and shake gently until corn starts to pop. Shake vigorously until popping subsides. Remove from heat. Remove vanilla bean and toss popcorn with sugar, salt, and melted butter. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean and add to popcorn. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Tropical Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup dark corn syrup 1/4 cup cream of coconut 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup popcorn -- popped 1 cup coconut -- toasted 1/2 cup dates -- chopped 1/2 cup dried pineapple pieces 1/2 cup dried banana pieces In a heavy saucepan, put the butter, corn syrup, cream of coconut and brown sugar. Boil over moderate heat for 2 minutes. Pour over the popcorn, coconut, dates, dried pineapples and dried banana chips. Stir to mix. Bake at 300: for 30 minutes. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Toasty Cinnamon Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/3 cup margarine or butter 6 cups cinnamon toast flavor cereal 6 cups salted popped popcorn Heat oven to 300:. Heat margarine in 13x9" pan until melted. Stir in cereal and popcorn until evenly coated with margarine. Bake 5 minutes; stir. Bake 5 minutes longer. Cool and store in airtight container. Makes 12 cups. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Three-Pepper Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 tablespoons corn oil 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves -- split 3/4 cup popping corn salt 1 garlic clove -- minced ds Cayenne pepper 2 ts Black pepper; coarsely - ground 1/4 c Hot pepper sauce 2 tb Butter; melted In a large heavy pot, heat corn oil and olive oil over high heat until the oil smokes. Add 1 kernel popping corn and heat until kernel pops. Add split garlic cloves and rest of popping corn, cover pot, and shake gently until corn starts to pop. Shake vigorously until popping subsides. Remove from heat. Remove garlic. Mix hot pepper sauce with melted butter. Toss popcorn with minced garlic, cayenne, black pepper, salt and hot pepper/butter. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Tex-Mex Munch Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 12 cups popped popcorn 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 6 ounces cheddar cheese -- shredded Spread popcorn in jelly-roll pan; set aside. In 1 quart saucepan, melt butter. Remove from heat; stir in chili powder. Drizzle over popcorn; stir to mix. Sprinkle popcorn with cheese. Place oven rack in top position; heat broiler. Broil for 1-2 minutes or until cheese melts. Toss immediately. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Sweet Popcorn Mix Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 6 cups popped popcorn 2 cups cocoa puffs cereal 2 tablespoons margarine -- melted 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Mix popcorn and cereal in a large bowl. Drizzle with margarine; toss to coat. Mix sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle on popcorn mixture; toss to coat. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Super Crunchy Snack Mix Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 4 cups popcorn 2 cups super golden crisp cereal 2 cups mini marshmallows 2 cups semi sweet chocolate pieces 1 cup peanuts 1 cup raisins Combine all ingredients. Makes 11 cups. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Spicy Popcorn Munch Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup tiny pretzels 7 cups popped corn 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons salt free herb & spice blend 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt Combine first 2 ingredients in a bowl; drizzle with oil. Combine remaining ingredients and sprinkle over popcorn mixture and toss well. Spread mixture in a cookie sheet. Bake 350: oven for 20 minutes; stir once. Turn oven off; let cool in oven. Store in air-tight container. Makes 8 cups. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Southern Country Crunch Recipe By : Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 quarts popped popcorn 3/4 cup pecan halves 1/2 cup candy corn 24 caramels -- about 1/2 lb 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon sugar margarine Combine popcorn, nuts and candy corn in large bowl; toss to mix. Combine caramels, water and sugar in top of double boiler. Heat over simmering water, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth, about 20 minutes. Pour over popcorn mix; toss to coat evenly. When caramel is cool enough to handle but still soft, shape mixture with buttered hands into 16 balls, about 1/2 cup each. Place on buttered baking sheet to set. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Savory Snack Mix Recipe By : Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 8 cups popped popcorn 2 cups salted fish shaped crackers 2 cups whole almonds 2 cups thin pretzel sticks 1/3 cup margarine or butter -- melted 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon onion powder Heat oven to 325:. Mix popcorn, crackers, almonds and pretzels in a large bowl. Mix remaining ingredients. Pour over popcorn mix. Toss to evenly coat. Spread in ungreased 13x9" pan. Bake 15 minutes; stir. Bake 15 minutes longer. Remove from oven; cool. Store in airtight container. Makes 12 cups snack. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Savory Popcorn Mix Recipe By : Serving Size : 11 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 6 cups popped popcorn 2 cups pretzel sticks 2 cups mixed nuts 2 cups bite-size round cheese -- flavored crackers 3 tablespoons margarine -- melted 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce Heat oven to 300:. Mix popcorn, pretzel sticks, nuts and crackers in ungreased 13x9" pan. Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over the popcorn mixture, tossing to coat evenly. Bake about 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until toasted. Serve warm. MICROWAVE: Prepare as above using a microwavable bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH for 4-6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Saffron Buttered Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/4 cup corn oil 3/4 cup popping corn salt 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads -- finely chop 3 tablespoons butter -- melted In a large heavy pot, heat corn oil over high heat until the oil smokes. Add 1 kernel popping corn and heat until kernel pops. Add rest of popping corn, cover pot, and shake gently until corn starts to pop. Shake vigorously until popping subsides. Remove from heat. Heat melted butter with saffron threads for 1 minute. Toss popcorn with salt and butter/saffron. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Rainbow Popcorn Balls Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup light corn syrup 1 cup sugar 1 package strawberry gelatin powder -- or lime gelatin 1 1/2 cups salted peanuts -- coarsely chopped red or green food coloring 1/2 cup unpopped popcorn Turn the popped corn into bowl and add peanuts if desired In a one quart saucepan combine corn syrup, and sugar. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until sugar dissolves. Without stirring bring mixture to a full rolling boil. Remove from heat and add gelatin. Stir until dissolved and add food coloring. Pour over popcorn and mix. Butter hands and form into balls. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Quarterback Crunch Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 5 quarts popped popcorn 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 cup whole roasted almonds 2 cups light brown sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 pound butter 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda In lg roasting or baking pan, combine popped corn, marshmallows, and almonds. Set aside. In 2 1/2 qt saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, cream of tartar, and salt. Bring to boil, stirring over med high heat. Stirring constantly, boil rapidly to hard ball stage, 260: on candy thermometer, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda quickly but thoroughly. Pour immediately over popcorn mixture. Stir gently until well coated. Turn out at once on wax paper, spread apart and allow to cool completely. Break apart and store in airtight container. Makes about 6 qts. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Quacker Jacks Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup peanuts -- warmed 1 cup butter 5 cups popped corn -- warm 2 cups brown sugar -- packed 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Pop corn; keep warm in oven. Warm nuts in pan. In saucepan, melt butter; add brown sugar and syrup. Cook till thick then add baking soda; stir. Pour over warmed popped corn and peanuts. Stir well. Let cool and munch down. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Party Mix Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/4 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon onion salt 1/4 teaspoon celery salt 1 1/2 tablespoons worcestershire 1/8 teaspoon tabasco 2 quarts popped popcorn 1 cup pretzel sticks 1 1/2 cups mixed nuts -- salted Melt butter in small saucepan. Add seasonings. Mix. Spread popcorn, pretzels, and nuts in a lg shallow baking pan. Pour seasoned abutter over all. Toss. Bake 275:, 1 hour. Stir 4-5 times. Store in tightly covered container. Makes 2 qts. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Munchy Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/3 cup margarine 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce 6 cups popped popcorn 2 cups bite-sized wheat squares 2 cups goldfish crackers 1 1/2 cups sesame sticks 1 cup peanuts Heat oven to 250:. In 13x9" pan, melt margarine in oven. Remove from oven; stir in seasoned salt, garlic powder and worcestershire sauce. In large bowl, combine popcorn, wheat squares cereal, crackers, sesame sticks and peanuts. Pour margarine over dry ingredients. Toss lightly until all pieces are coated. Divide evenly between 2, 13x9" pans. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely. Store in airtight containers. Makes 12 cups. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Macaroons Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 egg white ds Salt 1/2 ts Baking powder 1 c Nuts; toasted - OR- 1 c Coconut; toasted 1 c Popcorn; popped - chopped in the blender Beat egg whites til frothy and add the salt and baking powder. beat until stiff. Fold in the toasted nuts or toasted coconut and the chopped popped corn. Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350: for 15 mintues, until lightly browned. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Haystacks Recipe By : Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 quart popped popcorn 1 cup peanuts 3 ounces chow mein noodles 12 ounces chocolate chips Toss popped corn, peanuts, and cm noodles together in lg bowl Set aside. Place choco chips in glass bowl. Microwave on med high for 3 mins. Pour over popcorn mixture. Toss until well mixed. Place spoonfuls of the tossed mixture on wax paper. Cool until firm. Store in tightly covered container. Makes 24 haystacks. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Cake Recipe By : Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 14 cups popped popcorn 6 ounces chocolate chips 1 cup peanuts -- broken in half 1/2 cup margarine or butter 1/2 cup peanut butter 10 1/2 ounces mini marshmallows Line entire 12 cup bundt pan or 10" tube pan with foil. In 6 quart container or 2 large bowls, combine popcorn, chocolate chips and peanuts; set aside. In medium saucepan, melt margarine. Stir in peanut butter and marshmallows. Cook over low heat until marshmallows are melted, stirring constantly. Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn mix; stir to coat. Press mixture firmly into prepared pan. Cool completely; remove from pan. Cut into slices to serve. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Pizza Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 12 cups popped popcorn 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons dry spaghetti sauce mix 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese Place popcorn in a large bowl. Warm olive oil in microwave. Drizzle over popcorn; sprinkle with dry spaghetti sauce powder and parmesan cheese; toss well to coat. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Pizza Flavored Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon italian herb seasoning 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt ds Pepper 2 qt Hot popcorn In blender, blend cheese, garlic powder, italian seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper about 3 minutes. Place popcorn in large bowl; sprinkle with cheese mixture. Toss to coat evenly. Makes 3 quarts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Piquant Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 tablespoons corn oil 2 garlic cloves -- crushed 1 1/2" piece ginger root -- peeled, chopped 1 cup popping corn 1/4 cup butter 2 teaspoons hot chili sauce 2 tablespoons fresh parsley -- chopped salt to taste Heat oil in a saucepan. Add 1 clove of crushed garlic, ginger and popping corn. Stir well. Cover and cook over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes, holding lid firmly and shaking pan frequently until popping stops. Turn popped corn onto a dish, discarding any unpopped corn kernels. Melt butter in pan. Stir in remaining clove of crushed garlic and chili sauce. Return corn to pan and toss well until evenly coated with mixture. Add parsley and salt and stir well. Turn into a serving dish. Serve warm or cold. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Movie Candy Caramel Corn Recipe By : Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 16 cups popped popcorn 5 cups mini pretzels 2 cups brown sugar -- firmly packed 1 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup dark corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup salted peanuts 2 cups favorite candy; candy corn -- mini chocolate mints choco covered raisins or peanuts, m&m's, bridge mix whatever you want....... Heat oven to 200:. In large roasting pan combine popcorn and pretzels; set aside. In 2 quart saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mix comes to a boil (12-14 minutes). Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until candy thermometer reads 238: or small amount of mix dropped in ice water forms a soft ball (4-6 minutes). Remove from heat; stir in baking soda. Pour over popcorn mixture; sprinkle peanuts over coating. Stir until popcorn is coated. Bake for 20 minutes; stir. Continue baking for 25 minutes. Remove from oven; stir in candy. Immediately place caramel corn on waxed paper; cool completely. Break into pieces. Store in tightly covered container. Makes 24 cups. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Mother's White Popcorn Balls Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup white corn syrup 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 tablespoon vinegar 1/2 cup popcorn -- popped 1 cup pecans; chop -- toasted Put sugar, corn syrup, water, butter and vinegar in a heavy saucepan. Cook to about 260: on a candy thermometer. Pour over the popped corn and toasted pecans. Stir to coat. Butter hands, and make balls. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Mocha Almond Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 cup strong coffee 1/2 cup white corn syrup 1/4 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon cocoa 1/2 cup popcorn -- popped 1 cup almonds; chop -- toasted In a heavy saucepan put the coffee, corn syrup, butter, brown sugar and cocoa. Cook over a moderate heat to 280: on a candy thermometer. Pour over the popped corn and almonds - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Milk Chocolate Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 12 cups popped popcorn 12 ounces salted peanuts 1 cup corn syrup 1/4 cup butter or margarine 12 ounces milk chocolate chips In a large, greased, roasting pan, combine popcorn and nuts. In a large, heavy saucepan combine chocolate chips, corn syrup and butter. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils, stirring constantly. pour over popcorn toss well to coat. Bake in a preheated 300: oven for 45 minutes stirring frequently. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Makes about 14 cups. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Microwave Crunchy Caramel Corn Recipe By : Serving Size : 7 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 4 cups popped popcorn 2 cups hexagon shaped corn & rice -- cereal 1 cup mixed nuts 1/2 cup brown sugar -- packed 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 tablespoons corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon baking soda In large microwave-safe bowl, combine popcorn, cereal and nuts. In 4-cup measuring cup, combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Microwave on HIGH for 1-1/2 minutes; stir. Microwave on HIGH for 45 seconds to 2 minutes until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Stir in vanilla and baking soda. Mixture will become foamy. Pour over popcorn mix; toss to coat. Spread half of mix evenly in 12x8" dish. Microwave on HIGH for 2-3 minutes or until popcorn is evenly coated and glazed, stirring every minute. Spread on foil to cool. Popcorn will become crisp as it cools. Using same dish, repeat with remaining popcorn. Allow mixture to dry for 2 hours. Store in tightly covered container. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Mexicali Corn Bowl Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/3 cup butter 1 tablespoon dry taco seasoning mix 1 tablespoon dry chopped chives 4 quarts popped popcorn In small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add taco seasoning and chives. Blend. Pour over popcorn in large serving bowl and toss lightly. Serve at once. Makes 4 qts. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Marshmallow Popcorn Christmas Tree Recipe By : Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 12 cups popped popcorn 1/2 cup margarine or butter 3 cups mini marshmallows 1/2 package lime flavored jello green food color candy pieces to decorate -- tree with Spread popcorn evenly in jelly-roll pan or on waxed paper-lined counter. In medium saucepan, combine margarine and marshmallows; cook over medium heat until melted. Add jello; continue to cook until jello is dissolved. Add food color and mix well. Pour evenly over popcorn; stir quickly to coat. With dampened hands, shape popcorn into cone shape. Decorate tree with candy pieces. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Honey-Glazed Munch Mix Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 5 cups popped popcorn 2 cups hexagon shaped corn cereal 1/2 cup peanuts 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup margarine or butter 1/4 teaspoon vanilla Combine popcorn, cereal, peanuts, and raisins in a large micro-safe bowl; set aside. In 2 cup micro-safe measure, combine honey, margarine and vanilla. Microwave on HIGH for 45-60 seconds; stir until margarine is melted. Drizzle over popcorn mixture; stir to coat. Microwave on MEDIUM for 6-7 minutes or until popcorn is crisp, stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on foil to cool. Store in loosely covered container. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Honey Snack Mix Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 24 ounces honey roasted almonds 6 cups unsalted popcorn 2 cups chow mein noodles 5 tablespoons margarine 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Preheat oven to 250:. In a large shallow roasting pan, combine popcorn and chow mein noodles. Melt margarine and sugar. Stir in vanilla and cinnamon. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Stir in almonds. Spread on paper towel to cool. Store in an airtight container. Makes 11 cups. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Herb Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon basil 1 teaspoon marjoram 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes 1/2 cup popcorn -- popped butter to taste Combine the salt, thyme, basil, marjoram and dried onion and mix well. Use one or two teaspoons per 1/2 cup corn, popped with butter. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Heavenly Hash Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/4 cup butter 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup pecans -- toasted 6 cups popcorn -- popped 4 cups miniature marshmallows In a heavy saucepan, put the butter, chocolate and pecans. Cook over a moderate heat until melted, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Pour over the popped corn and marshmallows. Stir well. Spread on a buttered cookie sheet and refrigerate to cool. For variations, you may wish to substitute butterscotch morsels or use bitter chocolate. White chocolate pieces in place of chips make a pretty white candy which can be colored and molded into shaped cake pans. Yogurt candy coating can also be used for a more piquant flavor. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Hawaiian Crunch Recipe By : Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 cups honey graham cereal 1 cup salted peanuts 1 cup raisins 1 cup dried banana chips 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 cups popped popcorn 1 cup flaked coconut Heat oven to 300:. Mix cereal, peanuts, raisins and banana chips in jelly-roll pan. Heat margarine and honey in saucepan over low heat until margarine melts. Stir in cinnamon and salt. Pour over cereal mix. Toss until evenly coated. Bake 10 minutes, stirring once. Stir in popcorn and coconut. Sprinkle with additional salt if desired. Store in airtight container. Makes 10 cups. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Hauntingly Good Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 6 cups popped popcorn * 1/2 cup dried apple slices -- cut 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup walnuts -- chopped 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon * can use 1 bag of microwave popcorn. Do not use lite or air popped popcorn as seasonings will not stick to it. In large bowl, toss together popcorn, dried applies, dried cranberries, raisins and walnuts. In small bowl combine brown sugar, pumpkin spice and cinnamon. Add to popcorn mixture and toss until popcorn is coated!! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Granola Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/4 cup butter 3 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 cup popcorn -- popped 1 cup nuts -- toasted 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup coconut -- toasted 1 cup raisins In a heavy saucepan, put the butter, honey and brown sugar. Cook over a moderate heat until melted. Pour over the popped corn, nuts, oats, coconut and raisins. Bake at 300: for 30 Minutes. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Glazed Yogurt Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 10 cups popped popcorn -- * 1 cup plain yogurt 1 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup light corn syrup * 2 tbls unpopped popcorn makes 4 cups popped popcorn. Put popcorn in a large bowl. In a 2-1/2 quart saucepan, combine yogurt, brown sugar and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat to hard-ball stage (250: on a candy thermometer). Don't try this recipe without a candy thermometer - the temperature must be exact. Pour the syrup over the popcorn, stirring to coat. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Basic Candy Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 cup water 1 cup sugar 3/8 cup white corn syrup 1 tablespoon butter oil of peppermint * 2 drops food coloring 1/2 cup popcorn -- popped In a heavy saucepan put the water, sugar, corn syrup and butter. Cook over a moderate heat to 280: on a candy thermometer. Add the oil and the food coloring. Stir well and pour over the popped corn. * You can use concentrated flavorings in place of the oil of peppermint - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Amaretto Caramel Corn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 quarts popped popcorn 1 cup unblanched whole almonds 1/2 cup margarine or butter 1/2 cup brown sugar -- packed 1/2 cup amaretto Heat oven to 250:. Arrange popcorn on 2 jelly roll pans; sprinkle almonds over popcorn. In small saucepan, melt margarine over low heat; stir in the brown sugar and amaretto. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Pour over popcorn; toss until thoroughly coated. Bake at 200: for 1 hour; spread on foil or wax paper to cool. Store in loosely covered container. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Bacon-Cheese Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 4 quarts popped popcorn 1/3 cup margarine -- melted 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon hickory-smoked salt 1/2 cup american cheese -- grated 1/3 cup bacon bits Pour freshly popped corn in large bowl. Combine margarine with hickory-smoked salt. Pour over popcorn; toss well to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon bits. Toss again and serve while warm. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Baked Caramel Corn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 4 quarts popped popcorn 2/3 cup nuts; almonds -- pecans -or- peanuts Pop popcorn and remove old maids. Spread popcorn in a large flat pan and preheat in a 250: oven. In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil, and continue to boil without stirring for about 5 minutes (240:). Remove from heat and add soda and vanilla, stirring until foamy. If nuts are used, add them now, stirring until heated through and no longer clumped. Pour syrup mixture over preheated popcorn and stir to coat. Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times to evenly distribute the coating. Bake longer, about 60 minutes, for a more Crackerjacks-like taste. Cool, break up and store airtight. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Baked Fruited Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 7 cups cooked popcorn 1 cup pecans pieces 3/4 cup candied red cherries -- cut up 3/4 cup brown sugar -- packed 6 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 tablespoons light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon vanilla Remove all unpopped kernels from popcorn. In a 17x12x12 " baking pan, combine popcorn, pecans and cherries. In a 1 quart saucepan combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter melts and mixture comes to a boil. Cook over low heat 5 minutes more. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla. Pour mixture over popcorn; gently stir to coat popcorn mixture. Bake in 300: oven for 15 minutes;stir. Bake 5-10 minutes more. Remove popcorn to large bowl, cool - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Apricot Candy Popcorn Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/4 cup butter 2 tablespoons jelly or jam 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 cup popcorn -- popped 1/2 cup coconut -- toasted 1/2 cup almonds -- toasted 1 cup dried apricots -- cut small In a heavy saucepan, put the butter, jelly and brown sugar. Cook over moderate heat to 235: on a candy thermometer. Pour over the popped corn, coconut, almonds and apricots. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Mexicali Crunch Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 4 cups corn flakes 2 quarts popped popcorn 3 cups corn chips 1 cup roasted peanuts 1/2 cup margarine 1/2 cup dark corn syrup 1/4 cup brown sugar -- packed 1 package taco seasoning mix Preheat oven to 250:. In large roasting pan, combine corn flakes, popcorn, corn chips and peanuts. In medium saucepan, combine margarine, corn syrup, sugar and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Pour over corn flake mix; toss to coat well. Bake 55-60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool, stirring frequently. Store in airtight container. Makes about 4 quarts. TEXICALI CRUNCH: Substitute 5 tbls chili seasoning mix for taco seasoning mix. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Witch's Hat and Broomsticks Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup light molasses 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 2 1/2 quarts warm popped popcorn Licorice strings Candy corn Wooded skewers Combine sugar, molasses, water and salt in a heavy saucepan. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring until sugar dissolves. Wash sugar from sides of pan with a wet brush. Cook to 270 degrees Fahrenheit (soft-crack stage on a candy thermometer). Remove from heat; stir in butter. Pour glaze over popcorn and mix well. Shape as directed below. Witch's Hat: Pack 1 recipe of mixture into a large buttered funnel or similarly slanted bowl. Immediately turn out the mold and finish shaping into a pointed cone with hands. Cool. To assemble hat, place popcorn cone on a 12-inch black cardboard circle or a 12-inch plate. Decorate brim of hat with candy corn and licorice string tie. Broomsticks: Make 1 recipe. Measure 1 cup of mixture to shape into each broom head. Insert wooden skewer for handle. Wrap with licorice string. Licorice strings also may be cut in 2 1/2-inch lengths and used for broom straws. Source: "The Popcorn Institute" S(Internet Address): "www.popcorn.org" Yield: "9 brooms" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : 1 ounce of unpopped popcorn kernels (2 tablespoons household measure) makes approximately 1 quart of popped popcorn Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Easter Baskets Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon salt 2 quarts warm popped popcorn Pipe cleaners 1 Small rib bon bows Green colored shredded coconut OR Shredded green cellophane Jelly beans Combine first five ingredients. Cook slowly to the crack stage (280-290 degrees Fahrenheit). Place popcorn in large buttered mixing bowl. Drizzle syrup over corn; stir just until corn is uniformly coated with syrup. Press a thin layer of popcorn mixture evenly over outside bottom and sides of buttered custard cups or small cereal bowls. Allow to cool. Remove from cups or bowls. Use pipe cleaners to make handles, attach a tiny ribbon bow to handles; fill baskets with green colored coconut or green cellophane and top with jelly beans. Source: "The Popcorn Institute" S(Internet Address): "http://www.popcorn.org" Yield: "4 baskets" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Granola Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3/4 c Honey 1/3 c Butter or margarine 1 t Vanilla 3 c Unseasoned popped corn 6 c Quik-cooking rolled oats 1 c Sweet flaked dried coconut 1 c Bran cereal 1 c Cruched shredded wheat 1 c Raisins 1/2 c Sesame seed In a 12x15" roasting pan, combine honey, butter, and vanilla. Place in oven and turn heat on to 350'F. Meanwhile, whirl corn in a blender or food processor until finely ground. When butter is melted, in about 5 minutes,add to pan the ground corn, oats, coconut, bran cereal, wheat cereal,raisins, and sesame seed; mix well. Bake in a 350'F. oven, stirring often, until richly browned, 40-45 minutes. Cool; serve. If made ahead, store airtight at room temperature up to 3 weeks. Makes 11 cups. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Salts Recipe By : Serving Size : 32 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- ONION DILL SALT 1/4 cup coarse salt 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes 2 teaspoons dried dillweed 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder HERBED SALT 1/4 cup coarse salt 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon 1/2 teaspoon dried chives 1/4 teaspoon oregano leaves SESAME SALT 2 tablespoons coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds Process all ingredients in blender at high speed until mixture is very fine in texture, 30 to 45 seconds. Store in shaker. Source: "National Presto Industries" S(Internet address): "http://www.presto-net.com/index.html" Yield: "1/4 cup" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : The good news about popcorn is it's good for you and non-fattening. Popcorn contains protein and vitamin B1. Plain popcorn, hot air popped, has only 25 calories a cup. But if you like your popcorn with a topping, don't despair. Here are three fast, easy, and low calorie spice-and-salt seasonings that will put punch, and not pounds, into popcorn Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Caramel Crazy-Daisies Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 package (14 ounces) caramels 1/4 cup water 4 quarts popped popcorn -- salted Wooden sticks Paper flower cut-outs Toothpicks Melt caramels with water in double boiler or in a saucepan over low heat. Stir occasionally until sauce is smooth. Pour over popcorn; toss until well-coated. Moisten hands with cold water and shape popcorn into 12 balls. Insert a wooden stick in each. Cut from colored paper 12 petal-edged flowers that are 3 inches wider in diameter than the popcorn balls. Place a popcorn ball in center of each flower and fasten with toothpicks. Use in centerpiece cluster or at each place setting. Source: "The Popcorn Institute" S(Internet Address): "http://www.popcorn.org" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Carousel Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 quarts unsalted popped popcorn 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup light corn syrup 1/3 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 8 candy sticks -- about 5 inches long Colored construction paper 8 large flat gum drops or mint patties Tiny flag Toy or candy horses and riders Place popcorn in large buttered bowl. Combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, water and salt in saucepan. Bring to boiling point, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook slowly until syrup reaches the hard-crack stage (290-295 degrees Fahrenheit). Pour syrup in fine stream over popcorn; mix just until popcorn is evenly coated. Shape eight small popcorn balls, 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Press remaining popcorn mixture into a buttered 9-inch layer cake pan. Make a hole 1/2 inch deep and the diameter of the candy stick into each of the balls. Turn popcorn layer out of pan onto waxed paper or flat china plate to cool. Press ends of candy sticks an even distance apart around edge of popcorn layer so candy sticks stand upright. Cut gum drops in half making two flat, round disks. Press cut surfaces of candy onto popcorn around edge of base. Cut a 12-inch circle from colored construction paper. Make one cut in circle from outside edge to center. Shape paper into a cone 10 inches in diameter. Paste edges together to hold cone in place; dry. Make eight holes for stick candy an even distance apart around edge of cone. Place cone top on candy sticks and top each candy stick with a small popcorn ball. Put flag in top of cone and arrange horses between candy sticks. Source: "The Popcorn Institute" S(Internet Address): "http://www.popcorn.org" Yield: "10 carousel" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Chipwiches Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 1/2 quarts popped popcorn 1 1/2 cup light brown sugar 3/4 cup dark corn syrup 1/2 cup butter 1 tablespoon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 package (6 ounces) chocolate pieces 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 2 pints brick-style vanilla ice cream. Keep popcorn warm. In a three-quart saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, vinegar and salt. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves. Continue to cook until hard ball stage (250 degrees Fahrenheit on candy thermometer). Pour syrup over popped popcorn; stir to coat. Add chocolate pieces and nuts; stir just to mix. Pour into two 13 x 9 x 2 inch pans, spreading and packing firmly. Cool. In each pan, cut 12 rectangles. Cut each pint of ice cream into 6 slices. Sandwich ice cream between two popcorn rectangles. Source: "The Popcorn Institute" S(Internet Address): "http://www.popcorn.org" Yield: "12 sandwiches" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Christmas Wreath Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 4 quarts unsalted popped popcorn 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1/3 cup butter or margarine 1/3 cup water 1 1/2 teaspoons salt Colored hard candy balls 1 Rib bon bow -- if desired Butter the surface of a 14-inch pizza pan or draw a wreath 14 inches in diameter and 4 to 5 inches wide on a sheet of heavy brown paper. Place popcorn in a large, buttered bowl. Combine sugar, syrup, butter or margarine, water and salt in saucepan. Bring to boiling point over low heat, stirring until sugar melts. Continue cooking until syrup reaches the hard crack stage (290-295 degrees Fahrenheit). Pour syrup in a fine stream over popcorn; stir just until popcorn is evenly coated. Pile unevenly around edge of buttered 14-inch pizza pan or wreath pattern, leaving a 7 1/2-inch hole in center to form a wreath. Decorate with clusters of colored hard candy balls and ribbon bow, if desired. Source: "The Popcorn Institute" S(Internet Address): "http://www.popcorn.org" Yield: "1 wreath" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Clown Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups corn syrup 1 teaspoon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt Green food coloring 5 quarts popped popcorn -- unsalted Colored sugar crystals 1 Large gumdrops Jelly rings 1 licorice string Toothpicks Combine sugar, water, corn syrup, vinegar and salt in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat until mixture reaches 250 degrees Fahrenheit on a candy thermometer. Remove one cup of hot syrup; add green food coloring and mix well. Pour over two quarts of popcorn and stir to coat. Press in buttered 9-inch square pan to a depth of 1 inch. Pour remaining syrup over the other three quarts of popcorn. When well-coated, form three small balls, 2 inches in diameter; roll in colored sugar. Press remaining coated popcorn into buttered 10-inch springform pan to a depth of 1 inch. When popcorn is firm, remove from pans. Roll gumdrops and cut to make a mouth; use large gumdrop for nose; jelly rings for eyes, and cut licorice string and shape into eyebrows. Cut popcorn in 9-inch pan diagonally in half to make two triangles. Form hat by curving 9-inch uncut edge of one to fit head. Cut remaining triangle in half; trim to make bow tie. Secure hat, colored balls and bow tie to clown head with toothpicks. Source: "The Popcorn Institute" S(Internet Address): "http://www.popcorn.org" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Con Pesto Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 5 quarts popped popcorn 1/2 cup melted butter 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves -- crushed 1 teaspoon dried parsley -- crushed 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup pine nuts -- optional Put popped popcorn in a large bowl and keep warm. In small saucepan, melt the butter; add basil, parsley, garlic, Parmesan cheese and nuts. Stir to blend. Pour over popped popcorn, stirring well. Source: "The Popcorn Institute" S(Internet Address): "http://www.popcorn.org" Yield: "5 quarts" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : Dried thyme or oregano, or combination of ingredients, may be used in place of basil. Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Dizzy-Disks Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 quarts warm unsalted -- popped popcorn QUICKIE GLAZE 2/3 cup light corn syrup 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt Food coloring Keep popcorn hot and crisp in a 300-degree Fahrenheit oven. In a heavy, medium saucepan, combine syrup, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add food coloring until desired color is obtained. Pour syrup slowly over popcorn and toss lightly to coat kernels evenly. Pack popcorn into three buttered, miniature layer cake pans. Decorate each disk to resemble a pumpkin, an owl, a witch or other seasonal symbol. Decorations:Candies (Lifesavers, nibs, black licorice strings, candy corn, jelly beans, gum drops) Chewing gum, chiclet-style miniatures, materials (colored construction paper, round-headed straight pins, ribbon, yarn, sequins) Source: "The Popcorn Institute" S(Internet Address): "http://www.popcorn.org" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Jingle Bells Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 quarts popped corn 1 package (10 1/2 ounces) miniature marshmallows OR 6 cups miniature marshmallows 1/2 cup red cinnamon candies 1/4 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon salt Red food coloring 3 bars (1 3/8 oz. each) milk chocolate 1 Rib bon Pipe cleaners Keep popped corn hot in warm oven. Measure marshmallows, cinnamon candies, butter and salt into heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until marshmallows are melted. Tint pink with food coloring. Pour mixture over popcorn, stirring gently to coat. Shape mixture into bells. A coffee cup may be used to form bell and a saucer to form bell's lip as follows. Lightly butter inside of cup to keep corn from sticking. (Also lightly butter hands to work with hot popcorn.) Press mixture into cup to form bell and onto saucer to form bell's lip. Quickly place 1/2 milk chocolate bar between bell and lip and press together. When bell has set, use a metal skewer to make hole through center of lip and bell in order to insert pipe cleaner for clapper. Ribbon may be attached to pipe cleaner ends on top of bells and arranged in different lengths for hanging if this is desired. Source: "The Popcorn Institute" S(Internet Address): "http://www.popcorn.org" Yield: "8 bells" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Liberty Bell Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 quarts popped popcorn -- unsalted 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar -- firmly packed 3/4 cup light molasses 1/2 cup butter 1 tablespoon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt String licorice Keep popcorn hot and crisp in a 300-degree Fahrenheit oven. Butter sides of a heavy 3-quart saucepan. In it, combine brown sugar, molasses, butter, vinegar and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Clip candy thermometer to pan. Cook syrup to 250 degrees (hard-ball stage). Pour slowly over popcorn, stirring just to mix thoroughly. Butter hands lightly; quickly form popcorn balls into bell shape. Or lightly butter a deep slant-sided mixing bowl and an 8-inch pie pan; pack with glazed popcorn. Unmold and press two parts of bell together. To apply finishing touches: make loop from licorice strings and insert in top of bell. Heat a little corn syrup; brush on side of bell; press licorice strings in place to resemble the crack in the bell. Source: "The Popcorn Institute" S(Internet Address): "http://www.popcorn.org" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Marshmallow Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 26 cups Popped popcorn 1 cup Salted peanuts 1/2 cup Baking gumdrops 1/2 cup margarine 1/2 cup Cooking oil 500 grams white marshmallows In a saucepan melt margarine. Stir constantly while marshmallows melt and mix with melted margarine and oil mixture. Do not allow this to boil, just melt over low heat. Mix into popped corn mixture. Press into greased tube pan. S(Internet Address): "http://soar.berkeley.edu/recipes/" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Medley Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 6 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 quart popped popcorn -- unsalted 1 (3 ounce) ca chow mein noodles (about 2 cups) 1 1/2 cups bite-sized shredded wheat biscuits 1 cup pecan halves 1 teaspoon basil In a large frying pan, melt butter or margarine. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt and garlic powder. Add popcorn, noodles, wheat biscuits and pecans; toss gently until well-mixed. Sprinkle with basil. Spread out on cookie sheet and heat in 250-degree Fahrenheit oven for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool. Source: "The Popcorn Institute" S(Internet Address): "http://www.popcorn.org" Yield: "2 quarts" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn On A Stick Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 12 cups popped popcorn -- unsalted 1 package (1-pound) marshmallows 1/4 cup butter or margarine food coloring 14 cups (8 ounces) plastic 14 plastic spoons or wooden Popsicle sticks Place popped popcorn in a large bowl. In a large saucepan, cook marshmallows and butter or margarine over low heat until melted and smooth. Add a few drops of food coloring and mix well. Pour mixture over popcorn, tossing gently to mix well. Cool five minutes. Butter inside of cups and hands well. Fill the cups evenly with approximately 3/4 cup of the mixture. Insert the spoon or stick in the center of the popcorn mixture and pack the mixture around the spoon or stick. Chill at least 1 hour. Description: "Kids love these fun-to-eat popcorn treats!" Source: "The Popcorn Institute" S(Internet Address): "http://www.popcorn.org" Yield: "14 popcorn pops" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Peanut Butter Squares Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 cups Light Corn Syrup 3 cups Sugar 3 cups Peanut Butter 6 quarts Popped Popcorn (in oil/salt) Combine corn syrup, sugar and peanut butter in large pan. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in popcorn. Toss to coat well. Press into greased pans. Cool. Cut each pan into 9 x 6 squares (2" x 2 " squares). Source: "The Popcorn Institute" S(Internet Address): "http://www.popcorn.org" Yield: "54 squares" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Pilgrims And Cornucopias Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3/4 cup water 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1 package (1/2 ounce) instant orange soft drink mix 1/2 teaspoon vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/2 quarts popped popcorn Licorice strings, gumdrops, jelly beans, Black, white, and yellow construction paper, Cardboard, black crepe paper, ribbons, pins, etc. As desired to decorate pilgrim faces. Butter sides of a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Combine water, sugar, corn syrup, orange drink mix, vinegar and salt in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil. Continue cooking until mixture reaches 250 degrees Fahrenheit, or the hard-ball stage on a candy thermometer. Remove saucepan from heat; quickly stir vanilla into mixture and pour over popped popcorn to coat. Put pan of popcorn in hot water to prevent popcorn from hardening while forming shapes. Lightly butter hands and shape popcorn into eight 4 1/2-inch flat circles for pilgrim faces, using 1 cup popcorn mixtures for each face. Make features for faces from black shoestring licorice, jelly beans, gumdrops or other small candies, using warm syrup for "glue". Source: "The Popcorn Institute" S(Internet Address): "http://www.popcorn.org" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : One ounce of unpopped kernels (2 tablespoons household measure) makes approximately 1 quart of popped popcorn Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Pilgrims and Cornucopias Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3/4 cup water 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1 (1/2 ounce) instant orange soft drink mix 1/2 teaspoon vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/2 quarts popped popcorn Licorice strings, gumdrops, jelly beans, Black, white, and yellow construction pape Cardboard, black crepe paper, ribbons, pin As desired to decorate pilgrim faces. Butter sides of a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Combine water, sugar, corn syrup, orange drink mix, vinegar and salt in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil. Continue cooking until mixture reaches 250 degrees Fahrenheit, or the hard-ball stage on a candy thermometer. Remove saucepan from heat; quickly stir vanilla into mixture and pour over popped popcorn to coat. Put pan of popcorn in hot water to prevent popcorn from hardening while forming shapes. Lightly butter hands and shape popcorn into eight 4 1/2-inch flat circles for pilgrim faces, using 1 cup popcorn mixtures for each face. Make features for faces from black shoestring licorice, jelly beans, gumdrops or other small candies, using warm syrup for "glue". Source: "The Popcorn Institute" S(Internet Address): "www.popcorn.org" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : One ounce of unpopped kernels (2 tablespoons household measure) makes approximately 1 quart of popped popcorn Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Poppin' Month Dilly Lemon Munch Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 quarts popcorn popped in 1/4 cup of oil 2 tablespoons shredded lemon peel 1 teaspoon dill weed Toss popcorn with lemon peel and dill weed. Flavor enhances as popcorn stands. Description: "For those who prefer savory to sweet, this tasty treat can't be beat!" Source: "The Popcorn Institute" S(Internet Address): "www.popcorn.org" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Touchdown Centerpiece With Chocolate Coated Bananas Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla 5 quarts unsalted popped popcorn Licorice string 1 package (6 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening 8 bananas -- cut in half 16 wooden skewers Combine sugar, water, salt, corn syrup and vinegar; cook to hard ball stage (250 degrees Fahrenheit). Add vanilla and pour over popped popcorn; mix well. Shape into football centerpiece. Use any remaining popcorn for popcorn balls to pack for a game-time snack. Cut licorice strings into one 8-inch piece and five 3-inch pieces. Lay 8-inch piece of licorice lengthwise along top of football. Place 3-inch pieces crosswise to form lacings. In heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat. Insert skewers into cut ends of bananas. Brush chocolate coating on bananas with pastry brush. Place chocolate bananas on cookie sheet; freeze 2 hours. At serving time, carefully remove from cookie sheet; stick skewers into popcorn football. Source: "The Popcorn Institute" S(Internet Address): "http://www.popcorn.org" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : If freezer space allows, bananas may be frozen upright by sticking skewers into an empty milk carton. Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Touchdown Centerpiece with Chocolate Coated Bananas Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla 5 quarts unsalted popped popcorn Licorice string 1 (6 ounce) pa semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening 8 bananas -- cut in half 16 wooden skewers Combine sugar, water, salt, corn syrup and vinegar; cook to hard ball stage (250 degrees Fahrenheit). Add vanilla and pour over popped popcorn; mix well. Shape into football centerpiece. Use any remaining popcorn for popcorn balls to pack for a game-time snack. Cut licorice strings into one 8-inch piece and five 3-inch pieces. Lay 8-inch piece of licorice lengthwise along top of football. Place 3-inch pieces crosswise to form lacings. In heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat. Insert skewers into cut ends of bananas. Brush chocolate coating on bananas with pastry brush. Place chocolate bananas on cookie sheet; freeze 2 hours. At serving time, carefully remove from cookie sheet; stick skewers into popcorn football. Source: "The Popcorn Institute" S(Internet Address): "www.popcorn.org" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : If freezer space allows, bananas may be frozen upright by sticking skewers into an empty milk carton Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Trail Mix Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 8 ounces raisins 6 ounces dried fruit (apricots, apples, etc.) -- diced 1 quart popped popcorn -- air popped Set freshly popped popcorn in large bowl. Add diced fruit and raisins. Toss popcorn and fruit until combined thoroughly. Source: "The Popcorn Institute" S(Internet Address): "http://www.popcorn.org" Yield: "1 quart" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn Witch's Hat And Broomsticks Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup light molasses 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 2 1/2 quarts warm popped popcorn Licorice strings Candy corn Wooded skewers Combine sugar, molasses, water and salt in a heavy saucepan. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring until sugar dissolves. Wash sugar from sides of pan with a wet brush. Cook to 270 degrees Fahrenheit (soft-crack stage on a candy thermometer). Remove from heat; stir in butter. Pour glaze over popcorn and mix well. Shape as directed below. Witch's Hat: Pack 1 recipe of mixture into a large buttered funnel or similarly slanted bowl. Immediately turn out the mold and finish shaping into a pointed cone with hands. Cool. To assemble hat, place popcorn cone on a 12-inch black cardboard circle or a 12-inch plate. Decorate brim of hat with candy corn and licorice string tie. Broomsticks: Make 1 recipe. Measure 1 cup of mixture to shape into each broom head. Insert wooden skewer for handle. Wrap with licorice string. Licorice strings also may be cut in 2 1/2-inch lengths and used for broom straws. Source: "The Popcorn Institute" S(Internet Address): "http://www.popcorn.org" Yield: "9 brooms" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : 1 ounce of unpopped popcorn kernels (2 tablespoons household measure) makes approximately 1 quart of popped popcorn Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Popcorn on a Stick Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 12 cups popped popcorn -- unsalted 1 (1-pound) pa marshmallows 1/4 cup butter or margarine food coloring 14 (8 ounce) plastic cups 14 plastic spoons or wooden Popsicle sticks Place popped popcorn in a large bowl. In a large saucepan, cook marshmallows and butter or margarine over low heat until melted and smooth. Add a few drops of food coloring and mix well. Pour mixture over popcorn, tossing gently to mix well. Cool five minutes. Butter inside of cups and hands well. Fill the cups evenly with approximately 3/4 cup of the mixture. Insert the spoon or stick in the center of the popcorn mixture and pack the mixture around the spoon or stick. Chill at least 1 hour. Description: "Kids love these fun-to-eat popcorn treats!" Source: "The Popcorn Institute" S(Internet Address): "www.popcorn.org" Yield: "14 popcorn pops" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Hippity Hoppity Popcorn Bunnies Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 5 quarts popped popcorn 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract GLAZE 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vinegar MATERIALS 24 large gumdrops Wooden picks Candies (Lifesavers and licorice drops) 2 black licorice strings Keep popcorn warm in a 300-degree Fahrenheit oven. In a heavy medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, salt and vinegar. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves; clip candy thermometer to pan. Cook syrup to 250 degrees (hard-ball stage); remove from heat and add vanilla. Pour syrup in thin stream over popcorn, tossing to coat kernels evenly. Butter or dampen hands: quickly shape glazed popcorn into 7 or 8 egg-shaped forms for bunny bodies, about 6 inches long each. With a rolling pin, roll 15 to 16 gumdrops on a sugared board until flat. Cut 7 or 8 pairs of rabbit ears from gumdrops; insert wooden picks at one end and stick 1 pair into head end of each popcorn bunny. Use Lifesavers or licorice drops for eyes, gumdrop "trimmings" for noses and mouths, and several short pieces of licorice strings for whiskers; attach to bunny faces with a little hot corn syrup. For tails, secure remaining gum drops to bunnies with wooden picks. Source: "The Popcorn Institute" S(Internet Address): "http://www.popcorn.org" Yield: "8 bunnies" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0