How do I make playful animal cracker popcorn?

Transform your childhood snack into a delightful treat with this Playful Animal Cracker Popcorn recipe! Popcorn just got a whole lot more fun and delicious.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How Do I Make Playful Animal Cracker Popcorn. Items include: Popcorn Animal Crackers Candy Coating Wafers Popcorn Chocolate chips Animal crackers

Popcorn 10 cups
Animal Crackers A generous handful
Candy Coating Wafers 1 package
Popcorn 1 bag/package (approximately 8 cups)
Chocolate chips 1 cup
Animal crackers 1 cup (or a playful handful)

Take note
Be careful not to eat all the animal crackers before they make it into the popcorn. They're just too tempting!

1

Pop the Popcorn

Start by popping the popcorn using your preferred method. You can use an air popper, stovetop popcorn maker or microwave popcorn. Whichever way you choose, just make sure you end up with about 10 cups of popped popcorn.

2

Melt the Candy Coating

Place the candy coating wafers into a microwave-safe bowl. Follow the instructions on the packaging to melt them in the microwave. Be sure to stir the coating every 30 seconds to ensure it melts evenly.

3

Mix Popcorn and Animal Crackers

In a large bowl, combine the popped popcorn and a generous handful of animal crackers. You can break the animal crackers into smaller pieces if you like. Mix them together gently, making sure to distribute the animal crackers throughout the popcorn.

4

Coat Popcorn with Candy Coating

Drizzle the melted candy coating over the popcorn and animal crackers mixture. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to toss the popcorn, ensuring that all the pieces are coated with the sweet goodness. Keep tossing until the popcorn and animal crackers are evenly coated.

5

Let It Cool and Harden

Spread the coated popcorn and animal crackers onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow it to cool and harden for about 15-20 minutes. This will help the candy coating set and make the popcorn crunchy.

6

Enjoy the Playful Animal Cracker Popcorn!

Once the popcorn and animal crackers are cooled and hardened, it's time to dig in! Serve it in bowls or pack it into individual bags for a tasty on-the-go treat. Enjoy every bite of this delightful and whimsical snack!