Cherry Red Christmas Popcorn

BY JO MCCLURE

12 cups popped popcorn 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup butter 6 ounces cherry flavored chips 1 tsp vanilla

Remove all the unpopped kernels. Place the popped popcorn in a large roaster or 11x17 baking pan. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and butter. Stir over medium heat until in boils. Remove from heat and add the chips and vanilla, stir until chips are melted. Pour the hot mixture over the popcorn and stir gently to coat. Bake at 300˚ for 45 minutes, stirring ever 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper and cool completely. Break large clumps apart and store in an air tight container.