How to Make Kool-Aid® Popcorn - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a fun and colorful snack to satisfy your sweet tooth, then look no further than Kool-Aid® popcorn. This unique and delicious treat combines the classic flavors of Kool-Aid® with the crunchy goodness of popcorn, creating a snack that is perfect for parties, movie nights, or simply satisfying a craving for something sweet and salty.

With its vibrant colors and fruity flavors, Kool-Aid® popcorn is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. The best part is th...

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Ingredients

  • 6 quarts popped popcorn
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • ⅔ cup butter
  • 2 (.13 ounce) envelopes unsweetened soft drink mix, any flavor (such as KOOL-AID®)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 6 quarts popcorn

  • Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Grease a large baking sheet. Place popped popcorn in a large bowl.
  • Combine sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
  • Combine drink mix and baking soda in a large bowl; pour sugar mixture into drink mixture, stirring carefully. Sugar mixture will bubble. Pour mixture over popcorn; toss to evenly coat. Transfer coated popcorn to baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes, until coating has hardened, about 30 minutes. Cool and break popcorn into pieces.
  • Nutrition

    255 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 259mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 26mg