Description
Candied Puff Corn, also known as Christmas Crack, is a festive and easy-to-make sweet snack. This recipe combines crispy butter-flavored puff corn with a smooth vanilla candy coating, finished with colorful sprinkles for a holiday touch. Perfect for parties or gifting, it comes together quickly and requires no baking.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 (3.25-ounce) bags butter flavored puff corn (e.g., Chester’s Puffcorn)
- 1 (16-ounce) box vanilla flavored candy coating
- Sprinkles, for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the Puff Corn: Place the butter-flavored puff corn into a very large pan or mixing bowl to ensure there is enough room for coating.
- Melt the Candy Coating: Following the package instructions, melt the vanilla flavored candy coating in the microwave until smooth and pourable.
- Combine and Coat: Drizzle the melted candy coating evenly over the puff corn. Quickly stir the mixture to ensure all the corn is well coated with the candy.
- Spread and Decorate: Spread the coated puff corn onto two large sheets of wax paper laid out on the counter in a single layer. While still sticky, add colorful sprinkles evenly over the top for decoration.
- Cool and Store: Allow the coated puff corn to cool completely at room temperature until the candy hardens. Once cooled, break into pieces as desired and store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Notes
- Use a large enough bowl or pan to mix the puff corn and candy coating easily without breaking the corn.
- You can substitute sprinkles with chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips for variety.
- Do not refrigerate after coating, as the candy may become sticky.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispiness.
- This snack is best eaten within one week for optimal freshness.
