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Kool-Aid® Candy-Coated Popcorn

Kool-Aid® Candy-Coated Popcorn is a crunchy, jewel-toned treat with a bright sweet-tart flavor that pops in every bite. The glossy candy shell clings to each kernel, delivering playful fruitiness and a satisfying crackle. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or bake sale bags when you want a colorful snack that’s as fun to look at as it is to eat.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook35 mins
  • Serves20
  • DifficultyEasy
Kool-Aid® Candy-Coated Popcorn
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Grease a large baking sheet. Put the popped popcorn in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Combine the sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Mix the drink mix and baking soda in a large bowl; pour the sugar mixture into the drink mixture, stirring carefully. The sugar mixture will bubble. Pour the mixture over the popcorn and toss to coat evenly. Move the coated popcorn to the baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes, until the coating has hardened, about 30 minutes. Let cool and break the popcorn into pieces.