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Candied Puff Corn (Christmas Crack) Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes (melting and cooling time included)
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 15 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Candied Puff Corn, also known as Christmas Crack, is a sweet and crunchy treat perfect for the holiday season. Made with buttery puff corn coated in a smooth vanilla-flavored candy coating and topped with festive sprinkles, this no-bake snack is quick to prepare and delightfully addictive.


Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 2 (3.25-ounce) bags butter flavored puff corn (e.g., Chester’s Puffcorn)
  • 1 (16-ounce) box vanilla flavored candy coating
  • Sprinkles, for decoration (optional)


Instructions

  1. Prepare Puff Corn: Place the puff corn into a very large pan or a large mixing bowl to allow ample space for coating.
  2. Melt Candy Coating: Follow the package instructions to melt the vanilla flavored candy coating in the microwave until smooth.
  3. Combine and Coat: Drizzle the melted candy coating over the puff corn. Quickly stir using a spatula or spoon to evenly coat all the puff corn pieces before the coating hardens.
  4. Spread and Decorate: Spread the coated puff corn mixture out in a single layer over two large sheets of wax paper laid on the counter. Add colorful sprinkles on top if desired.
  5. Cool and Store: Let the candy-coated puff corn cool completely until firm. Once cooled, store it in an airtight container to keep it fresh, up to one week.

Notes

  • Work quickly when mixing the candy coating with the puff corn to ensure even coverage before the coating hardens.
  • Using wax paper helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easy.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature to preserve freshness and crunch.
  • This recipe is perfect for holiday parties, snack trays, or gift-giving when packaged in festive bags.