Description
A vibrant and tangy candied popcorn treat made with colorful Kool-Aid drink mix packets.
Ingredients
1 bag Orville Redenbacher's Naturals Microwave Popcorn (popped)
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons water
1 packet Cherry Kool-Aid Unsweetened Drink Mix
1 packet Grape Kool-Aid Unsweetened Drink Mix
Instructions
Step 1: Pop the microwave popcorn according to package instructions and place it in a large bowl, removing unpopped kernels.
Step 2: In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and water over medium heat until dissolved.
Step 3: Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes without stirring.
Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in the Kool-Aid drink mix packets until the color is uniform.
Step 5: Pour the syrup over the popcorn and toss quickly to coat every piece.
Step 6: Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let dry for 30 minutes.
Notes
Always use unsweetened packets for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
