Chocolate Popcorn

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 quarts popped popcorn
• 1 cup peanuts (optional)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• preheat oven to 250 degrees f (120 degrees c). oil a 10x15 inch baking pan with sides.
• place popcorn and peanuts into a large, metal bowl, and set aside. stir together the sugar, corn syrup, cocoa powder, and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil. boil for 2 minutes. stir in the vanilla, then pour over the popcorn. stir until the popcorn is well coated. spread the popcorn into the prepared pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring several times.
• remove from the oven, and allow to cool to room temperature. break into small clumps, and store in an airtight container.