Valentine’s Day Peppermint Popcorn Gift Bags
January 27, 2012
Make yummy take-home favors for your Valentine’s Day party guests with this fun recipe from
This is a great way to use up all those leftover candy canes from Christmas. Fill cellophane bags with this addictive mix, tie at the neck with pretty ribbons, add a Valentine, and hand out to party guests as they leave.
INGREDIENTS
24 cups popped popcorn
2/3 cup finely crushed peppermint candy
1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped
DIRECTIONS
1. Pick over popcorn, making sure to discard any unpopped kernels. In a large bowl, combine the popcorn and crushed peppermint candy. In a microwave, zap candy coating in 20-second intervals until just melted; stir until completely smooth.
2. Working quickly, pour the melted candy coating over the popcorn mixture, tossing to coat. Turn mixture out on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Let cool completely. Break apart into bite sized pieces.
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