INGREDIENTS: - 2/3 cup unpopped popcorn kernels - 2 cups granulated sugar - 2/3 cup half and half - 1 Tbsp light corn syrup - 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla - 6 drops red food coloring (or any other color you'd like) PROCEDURE: - Pop popcorn into a large bowl according to the manufacturer's directions. - Pour popped popcorn into two very large mixing bowls, set aside. - In a large saucepan whisk together sugar, half and half, corn syrup and salt. Cook over medium high heat, stirring constantly until sugar has dissolved. - Heat mixture to 232 degrees, stirring occasionally. Immediately remove from heat and pour in vanilla and food coloring. Drizzle mixture over popped popcorn. - Gently stir popcorn until mixture is evenly coated and coating begins to dry (you'll notice the popcorn kernels separating). - Pour mixture onto waxed paper and allow to dry for about 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container