Poppycock

A childhood favorite (and treat for Thanksgiving Night slides)

Poppycock

(another caramel popcorn)

1 c brown sugar

1/2 c butter

1/3 c water

1/3 cup Karo syrup

little salt

Combine ingredients in a saucepan and cook on medium heat until soft ball stage. Pour over air popped corn (about 3/4 c unpopped). Spread on wax paper to cool.

Licorice Caramels & Other Halloween Goodies

Piped white chocolate makes a great decoration for cookies!

Licorice Caramels

1 c Butter

2 c Sugar

1 1/2 c Light Corn Syrup

1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk

1/4 tsp salt

Cook and stir until soft/firm ball (between 234 - 248 if using a candy thermometer. We always just set out 3-4 glases ice water and dropped a spoonful of caramel in to test)

Remove from heat and add:

1 tsp Anise oil

1 tsp Black food coloring (craft store)

(I don't like heavy licorice flavor or dark color so I start with 1/2 teaspoon of each of these and add as needed)

Pour into greased 9x13 dish and let cool. Cut into bite size pieces and wrap in wax paper. Store in refrigerator to keep longer.