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Crispy Jello Popcorn Recipe

Crispy, crunchy and sweet, this is not your typical soggy jello popcorn recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crispy jello popcorn
Servings: 8
Author: Laura Hickman

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • Jello 3oz box ( 1/3 cup)
  • 2 bags microwave popcorn

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Prepare two 9 x 13 cake pans by lining with foil or baking parchment. Spray with vegetable spray.
  • Cover counter with parchment or wax paper
  • Pour popcorn into a large bowl removing old-maids.
  • In a medium saucepan, stir the ingredients together, over medium heat and bring to a boil.
  • Allow to boil constantly stirring it, for 3 minutes.
  • Drizzle Jello mixture onto the popcorn and gently stir it until the popcorn is evenly coated.
  • Pour the popcorn onto the prepared pans.
  • Bake for 20 mins., stirring twice during baking.
  • Remove from oven and allow it to cool in pans a few minutes then dump onto counter prepared with wax paper or baker’s parchment..
  • Cool completely and break into chunks. Store tightly covered.