Kool-Aid® Popcorn

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You can't stop eating it! Enjoy!

Submitted by Bernie Theus
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
6 quarts popcorn
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Grease a large baking sheet. Place popped popcorn in a large bowl.

  2. Combine sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.

  3. 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.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes, until coating has hardened, about 30 minutes. Cool and break popcorn into pieces.

Cook's Note:

Use a baking sheet with a high lip on the edges unless you are fortunate enough to find a full sheet tray. This is what I would have liked.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

255 Calories
12g Fat
39g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 255
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 259mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 1g 2%
Calcium 5mg 0%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 26mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.