Candy Cane Popcorn Mix Recipes

CANDY CANE POPCORN CRUNCH

Steps:

• Pop popcorn.
• 1/2 cup of unpopped popcorn yields approximately 10 cups of popped popcorn.
• Make 24 cups of popcorn.
• This is approximate-- not to worry if you have 22 cups or 28 cups-- it is a forgiving recipe.
• Put candy canes into a food processor.
• Finely crush.
• Melt dipping wafers following the package instructions.
• I used the microwave instructions-- very simple& easy.
• Put popcorn into a large bowl-- you need a really big bowl-- I actually used 2 bowls.
• Add melted dipping wafers to popcorn and stir to coat.
• A gentle hand is a good idea-- Add crushed candy canes and gently mix.
• Spread popcorn mixture onto paper lined cookie sheets.
• I used non stick aluminum foil-- it worked well-- I used 2 cookie sheets.
• Place cookie sheets in frig for approximately 30 minutes or until coating hardens-- I had 2 cookie sheets and not enough frig space so I put 1 cookie sheet in the frig and the other cookie sheet in the freezer (for 15 minutes only) to harden the coating-- Remove from frig/freezer-- break into pieces.
• Store in airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 6 weeks (I have not tried storing in the freezer yet).

CANDY CANE POPCORN

Steps:

• Prepare baking sheets: Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or a large 15x21-inch sheet.
• Melt the chocolate: Add the white chocolate chips to a bowl and melt in the microwave for 1 minute stirring after 30 seconds. Stir until smooth and if not melted completely microwave in 15 second increments until smooth.
• Mix popcorn and coating: Place the popped popcorn on the prepared baking sheet(s). Stir about ½ cup of the crushed candy cane into the melted chocolate and pour over the popcorn. Toss the popcorn until thoroughly coated in the chocolate. Sprinkle remaining crushed candy canes over the popcorn.
• Cool and finish: Allow the popcorn to cool at room temperature. Break into pieces and serve or package up for gifts.

CANDY CANE POPCORN MIX

Steps:

• In a shallow roasting pan, combine popcorn, pretzels and cashews; set aside. In a heavy medium size saucepan, melt candy coating over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of the crushed candy. Pour melted mixture over popcorn mixture. Stir gently to coat. Spread onto a large piece of foil. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup crushed candy. Cool and break into pieces. Store in airtight container. Makes 24 servings.