Popcorn Surprises

* Exported from MasterCook *

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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