Praline Popcorn

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.

Step 2 -Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 3 -In a large bowl, add the popcorn and remove any kernels that did not pop.

Step 4 -In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the brown sugar, the butter, and the light corn syrup and stir to combine.

Step 5 -Cook the brown sugar mixture, while stirring, until the butter has melted and the mixture reaches a slow bubble.

Step 6 -Stop stirring and allow the brown sugar mixture to boil for 4 minutes.

Step 7 -Immediately transfer the brown sugar mixture from the heat and add the butter extract and the baking soda, stirring to combine.

Step 8 -Add the salt to the brown sugar mixture and stir to combine.

Step 9 -Add the pecan halves to the brown sugar mixture and stir to combine.

Step 10 -Pour the brown sugar mixture over the popcorn in the bowl and using a large rubber spatula, stir quickly but gently to combine.

Step 11 -Spread the popcorn mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 12 -Bake until the popcorn mixture is chewy or crunchy, about 10 minutes for chewy and about 15 minutes for crunchy.

Step 13 -Allow the popcorn to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Step 14 -Serve.