Bloody Red Velvet Popcorn: A Spooky Sweet Treat Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Prepare the caramel sauce by combining sugar, corn syrup, water, cocoa powder, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Do not stir; swirl occasionally until it bubbles.
- Continue cooking until it reaches the soft-crack stage (270°F) or forms a firm ball in ice water.
- Remove from heat; stir in red food coloring, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pop the popcorn using an air popper and remove unpopped kernels.
- Spread popcorn on a baking sheet; drizzle warm caramel over it.
- Toss gently to coat evenly; cool completely before breaking apart into pieces.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg