Popcorn Brittle Recipe

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Popcorn Brittle
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Ingredients:

  • cooking spray
  • 5 1/2 cups popcorn, popped without salt or fat
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Line a baking sheet with foil; coat foil with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Place popcorn in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal. Crush popcorn using a meat mallet or rolling pin; set aside.
  3. Combine sugar, syrup, and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook 1 minute or until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Cook, without stirring, until candy thermometer registers 270° (about 8 minutes). Stir in molasses and butter; cook until thermometer registers 290° (about 5 minutes). Stir in baking soda, vanilla, and salt. Stir popcorn into boiling syrup mixture. Working quickly, pour popcorn mixture onto prepared pan; spread to 1/4-inch thickness using a wooden spoon coated with cooking spray. Cool completely; break into large pieces.
  4. Note: Store brittle in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 127.94 Kcal (536 kJ)
Calories from fat 10.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.14g 2%
Cholesterol 2.54mg 1%
Sodium 110.5mg 5%
Potassium 90.18mg 2%
Total Carbs 30.31g 10%
Sugars 27.18g 109%
Dietary Fiber 0.55g 2%
Protein 0.49g 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 13.5mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 307.93 Kcal (1289 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.75g 2%
Cholesterol 6.12mg 1%
Sodium 265.94mg 5%
Potassium 217.04mg 2%
Total Carbs 72.94g 10%
Sugars 65.42g 109%
Dietary Fiber 1.32g 2%
Protein 1.18g 1%
Iron 0.9mg 2%
Calcium 32.4mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.5
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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