Best Candy Cane Popcorn Recipes

CANDY CANE POPCORN

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.

CANDY CANE POPCORN CRUNCH

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

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.

CANDY CANE POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• 1. Pop popcorn and set aside in a bowl.
• 2. In a heavy saucepan mix sugar, syrup, water and vinegar. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly (use a candy thermometer to test mix).
• 3. When the temperature reaches 260 degrees remove from heat and immediately pour mixture over the popped popcorn.
• 4. Grease a large spoon and mix popcorn until all of it is completely covered.
• 5. Let the popcorn cool slightly so that it can be handled.
• 6. Form popcorn into balls with buttered fingers. Press the crushed candy cane pieces into the sides of the popcorn balls.

CANDY CANE POPCORN

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.

CANDY CANE POPCORN MIX

Steps:

• In a shallow roasting pan, combine popcorn, pretzels and cashews; set aside. In a heavy medium size saucepan, melt candy coating over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of the crushed candy. Pour melted mixture over popcorn mixture. Stir gently to coat. Spread onto a large piece of foil. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup crushed candy. Cool and break into pieces. Store in airtight container. Makes 24 servings.