Best 6 Candy Cane Popcorn Crunch Recipes

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In the realm of sweet and festive treats, candy cane popcorn crunch stands out as a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. This irresistible snack combines the classic combination of peppermint and chocolate with the airy crunch of popcorn, resulting in a taste sensation that will transport you to a winter wonderland. Whether you're looking for a holiday treat to share with loved ones or a sweet indulgence to satisfy your cravings, candy cane popcorn crunch is sure to hit the spot. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aroma, this confection is a feast for the senses, promising a delightful experience that will leave you reaching for more.

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CANDY CANE POPCORN CRUNCH



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Candy Cane Popcorn Crunch is the most delicious holiday recipe featuring popped popcorn covered in white chocolate and crushed candy canes. This is a great recipe to make and give as gifts to neighbors, family, and friends.

Provided by Whitney Wright

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup popcorn kernels
1 1/2 cups white chocolate wafers
1/3 cup candy canes (crushed (will need about 4 regular sized candy canes))

Steps:

  • Pop the popcorn kernels with an air popper.
  • Place several candy canes in a food processor or blender, blend until finely crushed.
  • Melt the dipping wafers according to package directions. (I place in a microwave safe bowl and heat at half power in 30 second intervals, stirring well after each interval. Continue doing this until fully melted).
  • Pour the white chocolate over the popped popcorn, stir to coat. Add the crushed candy canes and gently mix.
  • Let popcorn sit for 1 hour or so to let the white chocolate set. Store in an airtight container for up 5-7 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 21 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CANDY CANE POPCORN CRUNCH



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Covered in white chocolate and candy cane crumbs, this is the perfect snack to munch on while watching Christmas movies by the fire.

Categories     Desserts and Baking

Yield Makes 24 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 3

24 cups popped popcorn
3 cups white chocolate-flavoured dipping wafers, melted
2/3 cup finely crushed peppermint-flavoured candy canes

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl. Pour melted wafers over popcorn. Stir gently until popcorn is evenly coated. Sprinkle with candy canes and toss gently just until combined.
  • Spread mixture in a wax paper-lined jelly-roll pan.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until coating hardens. Break popcorn crunch into pieces. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 1 week. May be frozen for up to 6 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, 7.2 g fat, 1.9 g protein, 25.1 g carbohydrate, 1.2 g fibre, 20 mg sodium

CANDY CANE POPCORN CRUNCH



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This recipe came from a booklet produced by ATCO Gas & Electric Company (Blue Flame Kitchen division). This recipe is deviously simple while being astonishingly delicious....which is a great combination especially for the busy holiday season. I used this recipe for a bridal shower favour (Christmas wedding)and it was such a hit.....that I ended up making an additional batch to send back for my son (the groom to be) and my daughter's boyfriend (they live in a city about 5 hours away). The men loved it also!!! For the bridal shower, I made individual cellophane bags of the popcorn crunch. Tied with white ribbon, two wedding rings and a gift tag specifying the shower date and the upcoming wedding date. With the white chocolate and crushed candy canes....this little number looked very elegant....I plan to use it also for Christmas gift bags....Hope you give it a try and like it as much as we do....

Provided by CarolAnne in Canada

Categories     Candy

Time 1h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

24 cups popped popcorn
3 cups white chocolate wafers, melted
2/3 cup finely crushed candy cane

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



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Using a mere 3 ingredients, this is the most festive Candy Cane Popcorn, that's both delicious and so unbelievably easy to make. The absolute perfect Holiday snack!

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Snack

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 3

11 cups popped popcorn
11 ounces white chocolate chips
6 candy canes (crushed)

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.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 412 kcal, Carbohydrate 60 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 48 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 41 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

CANDY CANE POPCORN



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A quick and easy holiday snack, made with vanilla almond bark and crushed candy canes. The kids love to help make this one!

Provided by Alyssa Bartholomew

Categories     Popcorn Candy

Time 30m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 3

½ cup unpopped popcorn
4 ounces vanilla-flavored confectioners' coating, or as needed
6 peppermint candy canes, crushed

Steps:

  • Using an air popper, pop the popcorn, place into a large bowl, and discard unpopped kernels. Melt the confectioners' coating according to the package directions.
  • Pour the melted coating over the popcorn, and sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the mixture. Using your hands, work the candy coating and crushed candy canes all through the popcorn. Let the mixture cool, and break apart into bite-size pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 4.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

DELICIOUS POPCORN CRUNCH



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Popcorn and candy in a candy sauce. Great for the holidays! Not too chewy and won't stick to your teeth (unless you overcook the sauce)! You can customize the candy, dried fruit, and nuts to what you like. Canadian Smarties® can be used instead of M&M's®. I've known people to press the mixture into a cake pan and cut pieces, too.

Provided by Canadian Jewel

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

15 cups plain popped popcorn
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
1 cup butter
½ cup light corn syrup (such as Crown® Lily White)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon vinegar

Steps:

  • Line baking sheets with aluminum foil.
  • Combine popcorn, cranberries, pecans, and chocolate pieces together in a bowl.
  • Stir sugar, butter, corn syrup, and vanilla extract together in a heavy saucepan; cook and stir over medium-high heat until boiling, about 5 minutes. Boil mixture for 2 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in vinegar.
  • Pour sugar mixture over popcorn mixture; mix until evenly coated. Spread coated popcorn mixture onto prepared baking sheets; cool. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 33.5 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 98.5 mg, Sugar 30.6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh popcorn for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the sugar syrup by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If the syrup forms a soft ball, it's ready.
  • Be careful not to overcook the sugar syrup, or it will become too hard and brittle.
  • Work quickly when adding the popcorn and nuts to the sugar syrup, so that they are evenly coated.
  • Spread the popcorn mixture out on a baking sheet to cool, so that it doesn't clump together.
  • Store the candy cane popcorn crunch in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Candy cane popcorn crunch is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for holiday parties. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet, salty, or somewhere in between, candy cane popcorn crunch is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive treat, give this recipe a try.

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