Peppermint Pattie Drizzled Kettle Corn
Details
- Timing
- Timing
- Total:
- 1 Hr.
- Prep:
- 18 Min.
- Skill Level:
- Intermediate
- Yields:
- 12 cups
Love personalizing your popcorn at home for family movie nights? This Peppermint Pattie Drizzled Kettle Corn is for you. This simple chocolate peppermint pattie drizzled kettle corn recipe combines the salty, buttery goodness of popcorn with the cool, chocolaty mint of YORK Peppermint Patties. We love the creativity of melting down chocolate mint candies to form a luscious drizzle. Take this recipe one step further by adding more of your favorite candies for even more crunch. Next, try this WHOPPERS Candy Movie Mix that combines salty popcorn and malted milk balls for an undeniably delicious movie night treat.
Ingredients & Directions
- Prep Time
- 18 minutes
- COOK TIME
- 7 minutes
- Cool Time
- 20 minutes
- Chill Time
- 5 minutes
Ingredients
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1/4 cupvegetable oil
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1/2 cuppopcorn kernels
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1/3 cupsugar
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1/4 tspsalt
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8YORK Snack Size Peppermint Patties (.6 oz each)
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1-1/4 tspwater
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sprinkles or small decorative candy pieces (optional)
Directions
Stovetop
Saucepan with Lid
Measuring Cups
large tray
Microwave-safe Bowl
Microwave
Heat oil in large saucepan or frying pan over medium heat. Add one popcorn kernel. When that kernel pops, remove from pan and add the remaining popcorn kernels and sugar. Stir quickly to blend and cover with lid.
When the popcorn starts to pop, carefully pick up the pan and shake about every 5 seconds until the popping slows down (about 3 to 4 minutes). Immediately remove from heat; spread on large tray or cookie sheet. Sprinkle with salt; stir occasionally to break up large clumps. Cool completely.
Remove wrappers from peppermint patties. Break into pieces; place in small microwave-safe bowl. Add water. Microwave at medium (50%) 20 seconds; stir until candy is melted and mixture is smooth. If necessary, microwave at medium an additional few seconds until mixture is smooth when stirred. Drizzle over popcorn. Immediately press sprinkles or small candies onto drizzle, if desired. Refrigerate several minutes for drizzle to set. Popcorn is best eaten the day it is prepared, but can be stored in airtight bag or container.
Note: Popcorn that becomes sticky from humidity can be formed into popcorn balls.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 12 servingsServing size 1 cup (31g)Amount per servingCalories130% Daily Value*Total Fat 6g 8%Saturated Fat 1g 5%Trans Fat 0gCholesterol 0mg 0%Sodium 50mg 2%Total Carbohydrates 20g 7%Dietary Fiber 2g 7%Total Sugars 12gIncludes 12g Added Sugar 24%Protein 1gVitamin D 0 0%Calcium 1mg 0%Iron 0mg 0%Potassium 12mg 0%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.
