Best Candy Cane Popcorn Crunch Recipes

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.

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.

PEPPERMINT POPCORN

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. In a large bowl, combine the popcorn and crushed candy. Pour candy coating over top; toss to coat. Pour onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. If desired, sprinkle with nonpareils. When hardened, break apart. Store in an airtight container.