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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup white corn syrup
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 bags of popped unsalted popcorn
- Orange food dye, 5 to 6 drops (optional)
- 14 popsicle sticks
- 1 (12oz) pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- Sprinkles (optional)
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