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If you love gingerbread, you won't be able to resist this crispy, crunchy 'corn. Munch it yourself or share it as a tasty gift!
Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 167 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 144 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.
Originally published as Gingerbread Caramel Crunch in Taste of Home October/November 2010, p43
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Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2012 by colllege_kid
I make this every year for Christmas and include it in treat bags for neighbors and co-workers. I quadruple the batch!
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2012 by scrapo
Good! Had to use honey instead of corn syrup since I didn't have any syrup on hand. Might used another reviewers suggestion and add cloves next time. Reminded me of Cracker Jack!
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2011 by i_like_pie
We loved it! Great flavor and crunch! The time is worth it.
Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2011 by Kerry Amundson
Make this even easier by using a microwaveable container. Just put all ingredients (except popcorn, soda and vanilla)into the bowl and microwave for 2 minutes on high. Stir. Microwave 2 more minutes then add your soda and vanilla. At this point I also add in toasted, chopped pecans.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2010 by pearlrvr
This tastes great, but I did make some modifications after tasting the coating prior to boiling it. I thought the molasses flavor was too strong and there was something missing. Since other recipes call for 10 cups of popcorn rather than 14 for a similar amount of coating, I went ahead and added 50% more of each ingredient, using additional light corn syrup in place of the molasses, so the coating ended up containing 1/4 cup molasses and 1/2 cup corn syrup. I also added a pinch of cloves which gave it the gingerbread kick I thought it was missing. The adjusted amount of coating was just about perfect; I may add 15 cups popcorn instead if I make it again. Don't slack on stirring every 10 minutes, especially toward the end of baking...the coating will burn if you aren't dilligent.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2010 by solar0209
I made 3 batches of this for Christmas this year - everyone loved it!
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2010 by elliek
this is so awesome, I love the flavors and it reminds me of Cracker Jack carmel corn! the best.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2010 by jmaguin
So delicious! Wonderful gingerbread flavor and light, crunchy texture. I'll definitely be making this again.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2010 by JennyLou42
Turns out perfectly every time! My husband couldn't believe that it was homemade!
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2010 by annemg
Made this last night ~ was gone in one day!! Very tasty.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2010 by littleflower1
My coworkers loved it!! They all wanted the recipe.
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