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
- 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
Combine the sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
- 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
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.
- Calories 848.33 kcal High
- Protein 19.88 g Good Source
- Carbs 180.32 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.16 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.32 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 16.73 mg Moderate
- Sodium 20.22 mg Low Source
- Fiber 19.88 g Good Source
- Sugar 28.48 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 0.03 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.98 mg Good Source
- Potassium 547.18 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 0.06 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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