RED CARPET COCOA-CARAMELINGREDIENTSPopcorn

• 2 tbsps cocoa powder• 2 tsps chipotle powder• 2 tsps ground cinnamon• ½ tsp kosher salt• 10 cups popped popcorn

Caramel Sauce• 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed• 1 cup light brown sugar• 2 tsps vanilla extract• ½ tsp baking powder

DIRECTIONSPopcorn

1. Combine cocoa powder, chipotle powder, ground cinnamon and kosher salt in a small mixing bowl, stirring until well combined.

2. In a large mixing bowl add popped popcorn and sprinkle with the cocoa powder mixture.

3. Gently toss and set aside for later use.

Caramel Sauce1. Melt unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. 2. Add brown sugar and stir until thoroughly mixed. Stirring

continuously, bring the butter and sugar mixture up to a boil.3. Once it reaches a boil, allow to cook for 4 minutes without

stirring on medium heat.4. Add vanilla extract and continue to cook for 1 minute

and stir to mix.5. Add baking soda and stir until well combined.6. Drizzle the caramel mixture over the popcorn,

gently fold the popcorn until the kernels are all covered.7. Pour the popcorn out onto a silpat lined cookie sheet.8. Let the popcorn cool, and serve.

RECIPE BYCHEF JAMES HOLMESServes 4-6 people