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Peppermint Popcorn

Name: Peppermint Popcorn
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 24 servings.
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); Red nonpareils, optional

1 review

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min.

Makes

24 servings

Updated: Sep. 10, 2022

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

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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)
Red nonpareils, optional

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. 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.

Peppermint Popcorn

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