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Description
Make a striking Bloody Red Velvet Popcorn for Halloween, Valentine’s Day, or themed parties. This recipe delivers a vibrant, deep red color and delicious red velvet flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring (gel or liquid)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn using your preferred method (air popper or stovetop). Remove any unpopped kernels.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Add butter, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and salt to the saucepan. Stir until well combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the red velvet mixture over the popped popcorn, tossing to coat evenly.
- Spread the popcorn in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 250°F (120°C) for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, to dry out the coating.
- Let the popcorn cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For a deeper red color, add more food coloring.
- Store leftover popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature.
- You can use white chocolate instead of butter for a sweeter flavor.
- Add sprinkles for extra fun.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg