Popcorn Piles Red Green (Printable View)

Sweet popcorn clusters topped with colorful sprinkles, ideal for festive snacking and easy preparation.

# What You'll Need:

→ Popcorn

01 - 6 cups freshly popped plain or lightly salted popcorn (about 1/4 cup unpopped kernels or 1 microwavable bag)

→ Coating

02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 1/3 cup light corn syrup or honey
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Topping

07 - 2 tablespoons red sprinkles
08 - 2 tablespoons green sprinkles

# How To Make It:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Place the popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl and remove any unpopped kernels.
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in corn syrup, sugar, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
04 - Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
05 - Immediately pour the hot mixture over the popcorn. Using a silicone spatula, gently toss to coat all popcorn evenly.
06 - Working quickly while the mixture is still tacky, scoop heaping tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, forming small piles or clusters.
07 - Generously sprinkle red and green sprinkles over each cluster while still sticky.
08 - Allow the clusters to cool and set for 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Sweet and colorful festive treat
  • Quick and easy preparation
02 -
  • For extra crunch, add 1/4 cup chopped nuts or mini pretzels to the popcorn before coating.
  • Swap out red and green sprinkles for other colors to match any occasion.
03 -
  • Act quickly when shaping the popcorn piles as the coating hardens fast.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
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