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Peppermint Popcorn Recipe

Crisp and minty, this simple snack is a hit with all 10 of our children. For variety, try substituting other flavors of candy instead of peppermint.

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Peppermint Popcorn Recipe

Prep: 10 min.

Yield: 24 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped
24 cups popped popcorn
1/2 to 3/4 cup finely crushed peppermint candy (4 to 6 candy canes)

Directions

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. When hardened, break apart. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 24 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 163 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 98 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Peppermint Popcorn in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2000, p47

Homemade Peppermint Ice Cream

When peppermint stick ice cream isn't available, I crush 15-20 hard peppermint candies or small candy canes and fold into a half gallon of softened vanilla ice cream. —Barb Gribble, Arena, Wisconsin