tutorial: christmas goodies + packaging idea ...

for neighbor gifts this year, i decided to make caramel popcorn. {check out my recipe on my latest zupas post, here.}

i had these darling window bakers bags i've been wanting to use. so, the packaging just kind of fell into place!

i love how they turned out!

here's what you need for a cute christmas goodie package:

• bakers twine or string [bakers twine is available in my shop!]
• labels
• snowflake ornaments or box toppers [i found these cute ones at target]
• bakers bags [or lunch bags will work!] *if you are intersted, i can list a few in my shop.
• a goodie to fill the bag!

just fill the bag, and tie the top with twine and secure your ornament and tag!

..now, i'm off to make more! i've delivered a few, but still have more to go..

{caramel popcorn}

ingredients

2 sticks butter
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup

1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla

2 gallons popped popcorn

directions

preheat your oven to 250 degrees.
pop your popcorn and place in a large brown paper grocery bag. {add 1 cup of nuts if desired} pecans are great!  cashews too!
place butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup in a medium saucepan.  bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
remove from heat, and add vanilla, and baking soda.  it will bubble and foam.  stir.
cover popped pop corn a little at a time and have some one help shake and stir the popcorn.  coat well.

bake on 2 cookie sheets covered with parchment paper for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the caramel has harden up.  be sure to stir every 15 minutes.

enjoy!