NILLA White Peppermint Popcorn Recipe

Name: NILLA White Peppermint Popcorn Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1¼ cups white candy coating wafers (about 8 oz.); 8 cups air-popped popcorn; 3 cups Mini NILLA Wafers; 6 Tbsp. candy canes (about 6 small candy canes); 3 Tbsp. red candy coating wafers

This NILLA white peppermint popcorn is a delightful holiday treat that combines sweet and minty flavors in every crunchy bite. Air-popped popcorn is coated in smooth white candy coating and tossed with Mini NILLA Wafers for a tasty vanilla crunch. Chopped candy canes add a festive peppermint flair, while a drizzle of melted red candy coating creates a vibrant, eye-catching finish. With only a handful of ingredients, this recipe is perfect for holiday parties, gift-giving, or simply enjoying by the fire. Each handful is a delicious mix of textures and flavors that screams holiday cheer!

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Servings:

Makes 16 servings, about 3/4 cup popcorn each.

Ingredient list

1¼ cups white candy coating wafers (about 8 oz.)
8 cups air-popped popcorn
3 cups Mini NILLA Wafers
6 Tbsp. coarsely chopped candy canes (about 6 small candy canes)
3 Tbsp. red candy coating wafers

Directions

PREPARATION

Cover baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray. Microwave white candy coating wafers in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min.; stir until smooth.

Combine popcorn and NILLA Wafers in large bowl. Add half the melted candy wafers; toss until popcorn and NILLA Wafers are evenly coated. Add remaining melted wafers and chopped candy canes; mix lightly. Spread onto prepared baking sheet.

Microwave red candy coating wafers in small microwaveable bowl on HIGH 45 sec.; stir until smooth. Drizzle over popcorn mixture.

Refrigerate 5 min. Break into bite-size pieces.

Recipe Tips

Substitute
Substitute 2 pkg. (4 oz. each) white baking chocolate for the white candy coating wafers.
Substitute
Don't have an air popcorn popper? You can instead prepare this fun snack using your favorite plain popped popcorn.
Substitute
Prepare using coarsely crushed starlight mints.
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