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Candied Puff Corn (Christmas Crack) Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 15 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Candied Puff Corn, also known as Christmas Crack, is a crunchy, sweet holiday treat made by coating butter-flavored puff corn with melted vanilla candy coating and finishing it with colorful sprinkles. Perfect for festive gatherings, this quick and easy recipe combines light, airy puff corn with a smooth vanilla glaze for a delightful snack.


Ingredients

Scale

Snacks

  • 2 (3.25-ounce) bags butter flavored puff corn (e.g., Chester’s Puffcorn)

Candy Coating

  • 1 (16-ounce) box vanilla flavored candy coating
  • Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)


Instructions

  1. Prepare Puff Corn: Add the butter flavored puff corn to a very large pan or bowl, ensuring enough space to mix and coat evenly. Lay two large sheets of wax paper on the counter to prepare for spreading the coated mixture.
  2. Melt Candy Coating: Melt the vanilla flavored candy coating in the microwave following the package instructions, usually in short increments while stirring to avoid burning.
  3. Coat Puff Corn: Drizzle the melted candy coating over the puff corn. Quickly and gently stir to combine, making sure all pieces are evenly coated with the candy glaze.
  4. Spread and Decorate: Spread the coated puff corn out onto the wax paper in a single layer to cool and set. Sprinkle with colorful sprinkles if desired to add a festive touch.
  5. Cool and Store: Allow the coated puff corn to cool completely until the candy coating hardens. Store the finished product in an airtight container to keep it fresh, up to one week.

Notes

  • Be sure to work quickly when mixing the melted candy coating with the puff corn as it hardens fast.
  • Use wax paper or parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  • You can customize the recipe with different colored sprinkles for various occasions.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week for best freshness.