Taste of Home
Peppermint Popcorn
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min.
YIELD: 24 servings.
Crisp and minty, this simple popcorn snack is a hit with all 10 of our children. For variety, use whatever kind of candy you like. —Shirley Mars, Kent, Ohio
Ingredients
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1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped
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24 cups popped popcorn
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1/2 to 3/4 cup finely crushed peppermint candy (4 to 6 candy canes)
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Red nonpareils, optional
Directions
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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.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 163 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 98mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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