Big Family Kool-Aid Popcorn | Snacks for Large Families
Prepare a sweet popcorn treat for the family using minimal ingredients. The Big Family Kool-Aid Popcorn recipe is easy to follow and will leave you with a tasty treat to have at home or on the go.
Ingredients
- 12 cups popped popcorn about ⅓ cup unpopped kernels
- Salt if desired
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ⅓ cup butter
- 1 envelope Kool Aid unsweetened drink mix
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Food coloring if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Prepare a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper spritzed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spread popped popcorn over the baking sheet and salt, if desired.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Kool Aid and baking soda until combined.
- Pour over the popcorn and toss the popcorn to coat.
- Bake for 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Note: You can use your favorite flavor of Kool Aid. If you do not like the color, you can alter primary colors with additional food coloring.