Method

• 1.
  Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Add corn and cover pan with lid. Cook corn over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until popping stops, shaking pan from time to time. Remove pan from heat, pour corn into a large heatproof bowl and set aside to cool.
• 2.
  Combine the butter, sugar and 1/4 cup (60ml) water in a small saucepan over low heat. Bring to the boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Boil for 10 minutes or until mixture turns light golden. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla, bicarbonate of soda and 100s and 1000s. Pour over the corn, mixing continuously to separate until coating hardens.
• 3.
  Serve the corn in paper cups.