Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  cup           Water
   1      cup           Sugar
     3/8  cup           White corn syrup
   1      tablespoon    Butter
                        Oil of peppermint *
   2      drops         Food coloring
     1/2  cup           Popcorn -- popped

Preparation:

In a heavy saucepan put the water, sugar, corn syrup and butter. Cook over a moderate heat to 280~ on a candy thermomter. Add the oil and the food coloring. Stir well and pour over the popped corn. * You can use concentrated flavorings in place of the oil of peppermint