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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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These aliens will be a hit at your next Halloween bash or for a kid's birthday theme party. They're a spooky and delicious treat. Ingredients:
6 black licorice twists |
4 quarts popped popcorn |
2 teaspoons water |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
5 drops green food coloring |
1 cup light corn syrup |
1/4 cup butter, cubed |
2 cups sugar |
icing: |
1 cup confectioners' sugar |
1 tablespoon water |
1 teaspoon light corn syrup |
1 drop green food coloring |
Directions:
1. Cut licorice into shapes to resemble the eyes, nostrils and mouths for 12 alien heads; set aside. Place popcorn in a large greased bowl; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the water, baking soda, vanilla and green food coloring; set aside.
2. In a heavy saucepan, combine corn syrup and butter; cook over medium heat until butter is melted. Add sugar; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Cook without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 235° (soft-ball stage), about 2 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat. Stir in reserved vanilla mixture (mixture will foam). Immediately pour over popcorn, stirring to coat evenly. Cool for about 5 minutes, stirring several times. When cool enough to handle, firmly shape with buttered hands into 4-in. long teardrop shapes; place on waxed paper.
4. For icing, combine the confectioners' sugar, water, corn syrup and food coloring until smooth. Place icing in a resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Pipe icing onto popcorn heads to attach alien eyes, nostrils and mouth. Let stand until dry; wrap in plastic wrap. Yield: 1 dozen.
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