St. Patrick's Day Popcorn

Ingredients

• 4 quarts popped popcorn
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 8-10 drops green food coloring

Directions

1. 1

   Place popcorn in a large roasting pan; keep warm in a 250 degree oven.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, water, corn syrup, vinegar and salt.

3. 3

   Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.

4. 4

   Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 250 degrees (hard ball stage).

5. 5

   Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Stir in food coloring. Drizzle over warm popcorn and toss to coat. Cool.

6. 6

   Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.