# Components:
→ Popcorn
01 - 6 cups freshly popped popcorn (about 1/4 cup unpopped kernels or 1 microwavable bag, plain or lightly salted)
→ Coating
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 1/3 cup light corn syrup or honey
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Topping
07 - 2 tablespoons red sprinkles
08 - 2 tablespoons green sprinkles
# Directions:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Place the popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl and remove any unpopped kernels.
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in corn syrup, sugar, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring constantly until sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
04 - Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Immediately pour the hot syrup over the popcorn. Using a silicone spatula, gently toss to coat all popcorn evenly.
06 - Working quickly as the mixture sets fast, scoop heaping tablespoonfuls of coated popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet, forming small clusters.
07 - While still sticky, generously sprinkle red and green sprinkles over each cluster.
08 - Let the clusters cool and set for 10 minutes before serving.
