Popcorn surprises

 
                             POPCORN SURPRISES
 
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 Serving Size  : 50   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Chocolate                        Candies
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    8       c            Popped corn
    1       c            Sugar
      1/3   c            Light corn syrup
      1/3   c            Hot water
      1/8   ts           Salt
      1/2   ts           Vanilla
    1       lb           Chocolate coating
 
   Measure popped corn into a large bowl. In a small
   saucepan, combine sugar, syrup, water, and salt. Cover
   tightly and bring to a rolling boil. Remove lid and
   add thermometer. Cook to 270 degrees; remove from heat
   and stir in vanilla. Pour cooked syrup over the popped
   corn, stirring to coat corn. Cool completely, then run
   through a food chopper. Melt chocolate coating in top
   of double boiler. Stir ground popcorn into chocolate,
   using as much popcorn as the chocolate will hold. Pack
   into chocolate lined molds or roll out between waxed
   paper and cut into shapes with cookie cutters or
   knives. Makes about 50 pieces.
   
   Recipe from:Ideals Candy Cookbook by Mildred Brand
   Copyright-MCMLXXIX By Mildred Brand, Milwaukee, Wis.
   53201
  
 
 
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