Description
Candied Puff Corn, also known as Christmas Crack, is a sweet and crunchy snack made by coating buttery puff corn with melted vanilla candy coating and topped with colorful sprinkles. This festive treat is quick to prepare, requiring minimal ingredients and perfect for holiday snacking or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 (3.25-ounce) bags butter flavored puff corn (e.g., Chester’s Puffcorn)
- 1 (16-ounce) box vanilla flavored candy coating
- Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare Puff Corn: Add the puff corn to a very large pan or mixing bowl to ensure enough space for coating.
- Setup Workspace: Spread two large sheets of wax paper out onto a clean counter surface to prepare for cooling the coated puff corn.
- Melt Candy Coating: Melt the vanilla flavored candy coating in the microwave, following the package instructions carefully to avoid burning. This will allow easy drizzling and coating of the puff corn.
- Coat the Puff Corn: Drizzle the melted candy coating over the puff corn and quickly stir to evenly combine and coat every piece before it hardens.
- Spread and Decorate: Immediately spread the coated puff corn in a single layer on the wax paper. Add colorful sprinkles on top if desired for a festive touch.
- Cool and Store: Allow the candied puff corn to cool completely until the coating hardens. Once cooled, store in an airtight container for up to one week to maintain freshness and crunch.
Notes
- Use a large enough bowl or pan to coat the puff corn thoroughly without crushing it.
- Work quickly when mixing the candy coating with the puff corn as the coating hardens fast.
- Feel free to customize with different flavored candy coatings or add nuts for extra texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature away from humidity to keep it crisp.
- This recipe is great for holiday parties and gifting during Christmas season.
