IRISH COFFEE CRUNCH POPCORN

8 cups popped popcorn
3/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tbs. butter
1 tsp. instant coffee
1 tbsp. non-dairy creamer
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. rum extract (or brandy extract)

Place popcorn in large greased bowl.

Combine remaining ingredients in 1-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil stirring constantly. Continue without stirring to hard ball stage.

Pour over popcorn. Stir to coat evenly. Cool and serve.

Microwave method:
Combine corn syrup, butter, coffee, creamer and extracts in 2-quart glass casserole. Microwave on high 2-3 minutes until mixture reaches hard ball stage. Stir every minute. Continue as above.

Makes 8 cups
Source: For Popcorn Lovers Only by Diane Pfeifer