Candy Cane Popcorn Crunch Food

CANDY CANE POPCORN CRUNCH

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.

CANDY CANE POPCORN

Steps:

• Break the popcorn up into small pieces, then serve.

DELICIOUS POPCORN CRUNCH

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.

CANDY CANE POPCORN CRUNCH

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.

THREE-IN-ONE POPCORN CRUNCH

Steps:

• Place popcorn and peanuts in large buttered heat-proof containers or bowls; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, corn syrup, water, butter and salt. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 285° (soft-crack stage), stirring occasionally., Pour over popcorn mixture; stir gently to coat. Stir in candy corn. Drop into bite-size pieces onto waxed paper. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

POPCORN CARAMEL CRUNCH

Steps:

• In a large greased bowl, combine the popcorn, peanuts, noodles and raisins; set aside., In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, corn syrup and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches soft-crack stage (270°-290°) with a candy thermometer. Remove from the heat. Stir in cinnamon. , Pour over popcorn mixture; stir until evenly coated. Immediately pour onto a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. , When cool enough to handle, break into pieces. Store in airtight containers.