Best 4 Candy Cane Popcorn Recipes
Candy cane popcorn is a sweet, minty holiday treat that is easy to make at home. This festive snack is perfect for parties, potlucks, and gift-giving. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious candy cane popcorn that will be a hit with everyone who tries it. Additionally, candy cane popcorn is a fun and easy way to get kids involved in the kitchen.
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CANDY CANE POPCORN
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 Desserts Candy Recipes Popcorn Candy Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 3
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
CANDY CANE POPCORN CRUNCH
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
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 BALLS
When I was a little girl, my mother and I made these popcorn balls for family and friends at Christmas. Now my husband and I carry on the tradition, turning out more than 250 each December-and still our list keeps growing!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place popcorn in a large greased bowl or roasting pan; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the water, baking soda and vanilla; set aside. , In a heavy saucepan, combine corn syrup and butter; heat over medium heat until butter is melted. Add sugar; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reaches 230° (thread stage), about 2 minutes., Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla mixture (mixture will foam) until blended. Immediately pour over popcorn, stirring to coat evenly. Cool for about 5 minutes, stirring several times. , When cool enough to handle, firmly shape with buttered hands into 2-in. balls. Insert straight end of candy cane in the center of each ball.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CANDY CANE POPCORN
Categories Chocolate Christmas Kid-Friendly
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. 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. 2. 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.
Tips:
- Use fresh popcorn kernels for the best results. Avoid using old or stale kernels, as they may not pop properly.
- Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the popcorn kernels and stir to coat.
- Cover the pot or Dutch oven and shake it vigorously for a few minutes, until the popcorn starts to pop. Once the popping slows down to a few seconds between pops, remove the pot from the heat.
- Transfer the popped popcorn to a large bowl and let it cool slightly. Once the popcorn is cool enough to handle, add the melted candy canes and stir to coat.
- Spread the candy cane popcorn out on a baking sheet or parchment paper to dry. Once the popcorn is dry, store it in an airtight container at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Candy cane popcorn is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holiday season. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and crunchy snack that will be enjoyed by people of all ages.
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