Peppermint Popcorn Crunch

Last week a recipe for Peppermint Popcorn Crunch appeared in my reader. White chocolate, mint m&m's, sprinkles... I had to have it. So like any good 40 week pregnant girl, I sent my sweet Husby to the craft store for peppermint melts =) They didn't have any, so I ended up using regular vanilla melts and adding peppermint extract.

It is SO good!!

Peppermint Popcorn Crunch
adapted from this recipe by Bake at 350

2 bags microwave popcorn
1 bag vanilla candy melts
1/4 tsp peppermint extract (NOT peppermint oil!)
1 tbs vegetable oil
1 bag mint M&M's
Christmas sprinkles

Pop the popcorn as directed. Pour onto a rimmed cookie sheet.  Remove as many unpopped kernels as you can, then pour popcorn into large bowl.

In a glass bowl, melt the candy melts for 1 minute, then for 30 second intervals, stirring between each time until melted. Stir in vegetable oil and peppermint extract. Pour over the popcorn and mix (it's messy but dig in with your hands!).

Add the mint M&M's and a Christmas sprinkles. Toss everything together (again, with your hands!).

Spread the mixture out on wax paper until it's not melty anymore.

Eat it all up Bag it up, tie it with a cute ribbon, and hand out to friends and neighbors.

image from Bake at 350 - she has a GREAT tutorial for this treat,
and lovely photos =)

-anna
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