Candy-Stick Logs

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Crunchy, caramel-coated popcorn logs centered on candy sticks for a nostalgic treat
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These Candy-Stick Logs are a delightful twist on classic popcorn treats, combining airy popped corn with a glossy, sweet caramel coating. The addition of candy sticks adds a fun, structural element and an extra burst of flavor. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or as a unique gift, these logs are easy to make and sure to impress. The combination of sugar, corn syrup, and vinegar creates a perfect brittle texture, while vanilla adds a warm, aromatic finish. Serve them immediately for maximum crunch or store in an airtight container for a quick snack. A simple yet satisfying dessert that brings everyone together.

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Candy-Stick Logs

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 1482.4

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These Candy-Stick Logs are a delightful twist on classic popcorn treats, combining airy popped corn with a glossy, sweet caramel coating. The addition of candy sticks adds a fun, structural element and an extra burst of flavor. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or as a unique gift, these logs are easy to make and sure to impress. The combination of sugar, corn syrup, and vinegar creates a perfect brittle texture, while vanilla adds a warm, aromatic finish. Serve them immediately for maximum crunch or store in an airtight container for a quick snack. A simple yet satisfying dessert that brings everyone together.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 250&# 194;°F (120ðC).
  2. Place popped popcorn in a large, buttered baking pan and keep warm in the preheated oven.
  3. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, water, light corn syrup, vinegar, and salt.
  4. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves, then stop stirring and boil until it reaches 250ðF (120ðC) on a candy thermometer.
  5. Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Remove the popcorn from the oven.
  7. Pour the hot syrup mixture over the popcorn, tossing gently to coat evenly.
  8. Working quickly, shape about 1 cup of coated popcorn around each candy stick to form logs.
  9. Allow logs to cool and harden slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1482.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.7g26%
Saturated Fat 5.0g25%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1729.3mg73%
Total Carbohydrate 346.6g116%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g48%
Sugars 261.9g
Protein 16.5g33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: popcorn, candy, logs, dessert, caramel, snack, party, treat, crunchy, homemade, easy, fun, gift, movie, nostalgic, brittle, vanilla, sweet, indulgent, classic
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