Kool-Aid Candied Pastel Popcorn: Easy, Fun Treat for Everyone
A delightful and colorful treat that everyone will love, perfect for parties or snacking!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: snack
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 package Kool-Aid (any flavor)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add sugar, Kool-Aid, and salt to the melted butter, stirring until combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for 2-3 minutes without stirring.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the baking soda.
- Pour the candy mixture over the popcorn, stirring to coat evenly.
- Spread the coated popcorn on a baking sheet and let it cool.
Notes
- Experiment with different Kool-Aid flavors for various colors and tastes.
- Use a silicone spatula to mix and coat the popcorn for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Kool-Aid Candied Pastel Popcorn, popcorn treat, colorful snack