CINNAMON CANDY POPCORN

4 to 6 qts popped popcorn or two bags of microwave popcorn,
popped. (After popping, place popcorn in a large roasting pan)
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup light corn syrup
3/4 to 1 cup red hots cinnamon candies
1/4 tsp baking soda

Melt margarine in medium saucepan. Stir in sugar, corn syrup, salt and cinnamon candies. Bring to a boil; continue boiling, stirring constantly until candies are dissolved completely.

Boil without stirring 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda. Pour over popped popcorn, mixing well in a large roasting pan. Bake at 250° for 30-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

Immediately turn out onto waxed paper to cool.
After cooled, break apart. Store in airtight containers.

Posted By: Di, December 7, 1998
Board: recipelink.com Holiday Cooking Club