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Game Day Colored Candy Popcorn: Elevate Your Snack Game!

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  • Author: Carly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A fun and colorful snack perfect for game day celebrations, combining popcorn with vibrant candy coatings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup popcorn kernels
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food coloring (various colors)
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pop the popcorn kernels using an air popper or stovetop method and place in a large bowl.
  2. In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt. Cook over medium heat until it boils, stirring constantly.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Divide the mixture into separate bowls and add food coloring to each bowl to create different colors.
  5. Drizzle the colored candy mixture over the popcorn and mix well to coat evenly.
  6. Spread the popcorn on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let it cool.
  7. Add sprinkles if desired and break into pieces before serving.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container to keep the popcorn fresh.
  • Feel free to customize the colors based on your favorite team.
  • This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg