Best Christmas Puffcorn Recipes

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CHRISTMAS CANDY PUFFCORN



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Christmas Candy Puffcorn is made easy in just minutes and calls for only 4 ingredients! This candied puffcorn is made with an almond bark coating, buttery puffcorn and topped with festive holiday candies and sprinkles!

Provided by Jessica & Nellie

Categories     Snack/ Dessert     treats

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 3.5 ounce bag Butter flavor Puffcorn
12 oz almond bark
1 ½ cups Christmas candies
2-3 tbsp Christmas sprinkles

Steps:

  • Begin by lining a baking sheet with parchment or silicon liner and set aside. Then, pour the bag of puffcorn in a large bowl.
  • Next, in a separate small bowl, heat the almond bark in the microwave for 1minute 30 seconds. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then microwave for an additional20 seconds, if needed. Stir until the bark is smooth and ensure it is completely melted.
  • Proceed to pour the melted chocolate over the puffcorn and stir until the almond bark completely coats puffcorn, then transfer the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • After that, sprinkle with the Christmas candy and holiday sprinkles. Let cool to set for roughly 20-30 minutes, then gently break up into pieces and serve in a large bowl and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 kcal, Carbohydrate 66 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 57 g, UnsaturatedFat 1.4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CORN PUFF CARAMEL CORN



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Because you don't need to pop the corn or use a candy thermometer, this is faster and easier than more traditional caramel corn recipes. To avoid messy cleanup, consider using a disposable aluminum roasting pan. -Caroline Monroe, Clinton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 5 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (8 ounces) Puffcorn curls or popped popcorn
1 cup salted peanuts
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Place Puffcorn curls and peanuts in a large roasting pan; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, bring the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup to a boil, stirring occasionally; cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add baking soda; stir well (mixture will foam up). Pour over corn curl mixture and toss well to coat., Bake at 250° for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Break apart and store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHRISTMAS PUFFCORN



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Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 4

9 ounces Puffcorn, butter flavor
12 ounces of red candy melts
12 ounces of green candy melts
2 teaspoons coconut oil, divided

Steps:

  • Divide Puffcorn into 2 large bowls equally. Following package directions, microwave red candy melts with 1 teaspoon coconut oil until smooth and melted. Or In a smaller heat proof glass or metal bowl add red candy melts and coconut oil. Pour melted red chocolate over first bowl of the puffcorn and stir well. Spread puffcorn on a cookie sheet and allow to dry. Following package directions, microwave green candy melts with 1 teaspoon coconut oil until smooth and melted. Or In a smaller heat proof glass or metal bowl add green candy melts and coconut oil. Pour melted green chocolate over the second bowl of the puffcorn and stir well. Spread puffcorn on a cookie sheet and allow to dry. Once puffcorn is dry enough to touch, mix the two flavors together and serve. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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